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23 August 2022
National Deaf Children’s Society 21/22 review
The National Deaf Children’s Society is dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We work to overcome the social and educational barriers that hold deaf children back, by: – helping families give the best possible support to their deaf child every step of...
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12 May 2022
A world without barriers
In 2006, after decades of campaigning by the National Deaf Children’s Society, newborn hearing screening was introduced across the UK. All children now have a hearing test in their first few weeks. Early diagnosis means that more deaf children get the help and support they need, sooner. But, 35...
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18 November 2021
Making a difference for deaf children
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a key voice in the deaf community, representing deaf children, young people and their families as an advocate and policy influencer. One of the ways they support deaf children is through Children’s Hearing Services Working Groups (CHSWGs), affectionately known as ‘Chizzywigs’. CHSWGs are...
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16 June 2021
Online signing success
At the beginning of the pandemic, the National Deaf Children’s Society had to quickly adapt to a new environment and move much of their support online – ensuring families were still able to communicate with their deaf child was a priority. So, during the first lockdown they launched a...
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