The Cork Deaf Association launched its Strategic Plan 2023-2028 during one of the most significant weeks of the year for the global Deaf Community. The launch was just one of the many events taking place throughout Ireland and the rest of the world during International Week of Deaf People from 18th – 24th September. This […]
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Job Vacancy – Executive Officer role – part time
About Cork Deaf Association: Cork Deaf Association provides specialist services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and advocates for an inclusive society with equality of opportunity and full participation for all. Role: Executive Officer Location: Cork Deaf Association, 5 MacCurtain Street Cork. Contract: Permanent Hours per week: 14 hours a week Salary: Commensurate with experience in […]
We are back! Office hours update – May 2022
Living with COVID 19 WE ARE OPEN!! May 2022 Service user and staff safety is our priority in Cork Deaf Association. In line with the current Government Guidelines on living and working with Covid-19, we have made some changes to our building and staff rotas as part of creating a safer environment. We are delighted […]
COVID 19 – CORONAVIRUS
WE ARE OPEN!! October 2nd 2020 Service user and staff safety is a priority for us in Cork Deaf Association. We have made some changes to our building and staff rotas as part of creating a safer environment. Our current opening hours are as follows: Monday 9-3 (closed for lunch 1-2) Tuesday 9-5 (closed for […]
HARD OF HEARING AWARENESS WEEK
The Cork Deaf Association are having a Hard of Hearing Awareness Week from 4-8 December 2017. If you think you or someone in your family has a hearing loss then this is your opportunity to drop in to us to see how we can help and support you. All welcome!
Deaf Community Positive Mental Health Talks
Deaf Community Positive Mental Health Talks on Wednesday 9th August 2017 in the Cork Deaf Association Two Talks: Talk for Young Adults (18-25) – 2.30 pm Talk Open to all in the Deaf Community – 7.30 pm Version 3 poster Deaf comm Mental Health Talks
Some Facts about the Deaf Community: Why ISL recognition is so important
A meeting was held in Leinster House on Thursday 11th May 2017 in relation to the ISL Recognition Bill. In attendance was the Chair of the Joint Committee on Justice & Equality, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and representatives from Irish Deaf Society, Cork Deaf Association, Cork Deaf enterprises, Cork Deaf Club, Centre for Deaf Studies, the […]
Sign Language Interpreting Access within the Department of Social Protection and Citizens Information Board
Two new access policies have been developed which now means that a Deaf person is entitled to a sign language interpreter when accessing services through the department of social protection and the citizens information board. This includes: COMMUNITY WELFARE OFFICES (CWO) INTREO (FAS) EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICES (SW) CITIZEN’S INFORMATION MABS NATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICE You can […]
Yoga Classes
Time for some relaxation after the stresses and strains of Christmas! There will be a series (once a week for four weeks) of yoga classes held in the Cork Deaf Association from Thursday 2 February to Thursday 23 February from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm for anyone who is hard of hearing or who suffers with tinnitus. All […]
Ceramic Art Classes
Learn a new skill for the New Year! There will be a series of ceramic art classes held in the Cork Deaf Association from Wednesday 1 February to Wednesday 22 February from 11 am to 1 pm for anyone who is hard of hearing or who suffers with tinnitus. All are welcome and it’s free […]
