Category: National Deaf Children's Society
Posted on 06.11.2025
Most deaf children are born into hearing families who do not have previous experience of deafness. Parents are thrown into a world of navigating audiology appointments, disability benefits, schooling challenges and more, all whilst maintaining all other aspects of family life.
The National Deaf Children’s Society gives advice and guidance on topics including education, communication, social care, discrimination, independence and welfare benefits and helps parents to make informed choices for their deaf child.
Through their advice and guidance officers (AGOs), based around the UK, they give support to families one-to-one in their area, supporting hundreds of deaf children, young people and their parents every year.
Advocating for families
AGOs often travel to meet families in person, but they can also provide support by email or over the phone.
“Our key role is to advocate for deaf children and their families and provide emotional support. They may need help in getting the right nursery or school placement for their child, or to support inclusion in local clubs.” – Gemma, AGO
Many AGOs have worked for the National Deaf Children’s Society for years and have seen children progress from nursery to school and onto work or university, and they know that the right support early on for a deaf child can make a significant difference to their life experiences.
Your support is making sure nothing holds deaf children back in the UK, thank you.
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