Membership

Why should you become an IDS Member – What does IDS do for you?

Some people wonder why they should join IDS, the reason is that IDS campaign to Government, business and Deaf service providers for access and equality Nationally. We are campaigning for the implementation of the ISL Act and the UN CRPD to give Deaf people rights and equality.  We have been working hard for the community over the last year and we need your support. Please join now or renew your membership today to help us to do our work.

• Join or renew online here using our membership form—scroll down to the bottom.
• Or email membership@irishdeafsociety.ie - we can post or email you with a membership form.
• Or come to the IDS Office, Thomas Mahon Building, Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. DO7 W94H

As a member you can vote at the AGM on important issues for IDS and the Deaf community. Your membership is for the calendar year January to December, but you can join at any time of the year.

Remember, only members can attend our AGM online or in-person and vote. Non-members and observers can view a recording of our AGM after the meeting.

If you need any support in relation to membership, contact our advocacy Department at advocacy@irishdeafsociety.ie or text 086 4401443 or phone 01 860 1878.