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20th August 2021
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News, Events and Covid-19 Support
Heat stress, heat exhaustion & heatstroke during a heatwave
21st July 2021
HSE advises about heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke as potentially serious health risks for people during a…
HSE Update – 2 types of vaccine
16th July 2021
Happy days – today is Friday. The weather is hot and lovely – perfect for the weekend. Now…
Failure of standards for the Emergency call number? What happens if you are Deaf and you cannot use it to start with?
28th June 2021
In recent years the Irish Deaf Society has made attempts to engage with the Gardaí and the Department…
Andrew Geary and son Callum on the Late Late Show tonight – IDS Statement on Deaf Education
30th April 2021
The Irish Deaf Society wishes Andrew and his 12-year-old twin son Callum the best of luck with their…
Explanation of update videos as Covid-19 information changes
16th July 2020
Patient Information about Self Isolation at Home
16th July 2020
If your GP or healthcare professional tells you that you should self isolate at home here is a…
HSE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) *Updated*
16th July 2020
The Irish Deaf Society has translated a set of Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ for the HSE. There…
HSE Guidance on Facemasks
16th July 2020
The Irish Deaf Society has translated HSE guidance on the use of Facemasks. Here is a series of…
ISL Video: HSE Coronavirus Covid-19 Public Health Advice Booklet *Updated*
16th July 2020
IDS worked with support of HSE Ireland to create an ISL version of the HSE Coronavirus Covid-19 Public…
How to put your free IDS Face Visor on
14th July 2020
IDS have posted free Face Visors to IDS members and a supply to National Council Deaf Clubs. You…
HSE Covid-19 App
9th July 2020
This week the HSE launched their Covid-19 app. The app seems to suggest that contact will be made…
IDS Distributing Face Visors
9th July 2020
The Government has been recommending that everyone uses face masks where social distancing is not possible. Recently they…
The Irish Deaf Society welcome new Ministers and seek commitment to Irish Sign Language Act
2nd July 2020
We would particularly like to welcome Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte in the newly…
ISL Video: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement on Covid-19 Phase 3
26th June 2020
Announcement from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar – Covid-19 Phase 3 restrictions starting on Monday 29th June 2020 – Information…
ISL Video – ISL Signs and Meaning Part 10
15th June 2020
Information in ISL on the following from the Covid 19 Working Group – (Irish Deaf Society, Centre for…
ISL Video – ISL Signs and Meaning Part 9
12th June 2020
Information in ISL on the following from the Covid 19 Working Group – (Irish Deaf Society, Centre for…
ISL Video: ISL Signs and Meaning Part 8
8th June 2020
Information in ISL on the following from the Covid 19 Working Group – (Irish Deaf Society, Centre for…
ISL Video: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement on Covid-19 Phase 2
5th June 2020
Announcement today from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Covid-19 Phase 2 starting Monday 8th June. Stay Local: You may…
Approved communication supports for Deaf patients in Healthcare Settings during Covid-19
3rd June 2020
Approved communication supports for Deaf patients in Healthcare Settings during Covid-19 This short document is intended for use…