National Council Members
Introducing Damien – Advocacy Development Officer at the Irish Deaf Society
Hi, my name is Damien.
I am the Advocacy Development Officer at the Irish Deaf Society. My role is to work with Deaf-led groups, Deaf clubs, and National Council Members across Ireland.
I support these groups to stay connected with IDS, share their views, and take part in discussions that affect the Deaf community. This may include meetings, consultations, community visits, and local engagement. I also link in with the Advocacy team on areas such as planning, governance, leadership, funding, and keeping Deaf-led groups active for the future.
Another part of my role is to bring feedback from Deaf communities back into IDS. This helps support our advocacy work, policy work, research, and future planning.
If you are thinking about starting a Deaf organisation, or developing a Deaf group in your area, we can support you and guide you through the process. You can contact me at email: damien@irishdeafsociety.ie or videocall/text on WhatsApp- 086 8100358.
For a complete list of National Council members and their contact details, please visit this page.
National Council Workshop: Collaboration and Community Support
(Date: 08th June 2024)
In this video, members of the National Council, including Raymond Grehan from Longford Deaf Social and Joanne Chester from the National Deaf Women of Ireland (NDWI), talk about their experiences at the workshop on 8th June. They share what they learned and how it supports them in their roles. The video highlights the importance of working together and supporting each other in the community.