The City of Edinburgh Council are offering a free course for people who have been recently diagnosed with acquired hearing loss. The 6 weeks course will cover topics relating to hearing loss, including: -How do I maintain my hearing aids? -What is Lipreading? Basic guide to lipreading and classes -What technology can help me? When: Wednesday 21st February 2018 Time: …
Today we were sad to say farewell to our Youth Work Coordinator, Alex Furneaux. Having originally come to Deaf Action as a student social worker, he stayed on to establish our successful Youth Service, which has gone from strength to strength over the last 3 years. However, the calling of social work was too strong and he is now returning …
The Golden Amber Club raised a fantastic £417 for Deaf Action at their Christmas party on the 14th December. This great contribution will go to Deaf Action to continue their services and work for an equal and better future for deaf*, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people. Big thanks also to the companies that very kindly donated generous raffle …
Ava Tollard, a talented Highland Dancer from Australia joined Deaf Action’s Youth Service when visiting Scotland. Ava lost her hearing at the age of 14 just as she had reached a Premier level in competitive highland dancing. Unfortunately this affected her balance and her ability to perform the very technical nature of Highland positions. Not being able to hear the …
Many thanks to all the companies that attended the annual Tilney Pub Quiz at Akva on the 2nd of November. A fantastic night with £1,500 being raised for Deaf Action. This fantastic contribution will be used to support the Deaf Action Youth Service, which helps deaf children in the Lothians and Fife build their confidence, reduce social isolation and ultimately make friends …
Scottish Government launches British Sign Language National Plan
Yesterday we were honoured to be amongst partners and stakeholders in celebrating the launch of the first ever British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan in Scotland. The first for the UK and leading the way for sign languages all over the world. The National Plan aims to make Scotland the best place in the world for BSL users to live, …
Our 2016/2017 Annual report is now available to read online. Click here to access it or navigate to ‘resources’ then ‘downloads’
Ken MacDonald, one of our Board members, is taking on the Pedal For Scotland bike challenge on 10th September! He is raising money for Deaf Action. If you would like to donate to his Just Giving page click here About Pedal for Scotland Pedal for Scotland returns for our 19th year on 10th September 2017. Pedal for Scotland’s main event …
