Communication Technology Solutions – By Design
“Communication technologies [for] people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing are just as much for the general hearing public… in that they foster communication between both groups.” ** Think of SMS texting on mobile phones, web-chat (via text, video or voice), and Facebook or Twitter posts as everyday solutions for universal access. Real-time captioning (CART) and
Transcript of Live Interview with Dublin SouthFM
On November 2nd, 2011, Conor Byrne at Dublin South FM interviewed Caroline Carswell from Irish Deaf Kids, on IDK and its activities. This transcript has been generated by Miriam Walsh, a former IDK intern who still contributes time to IDK’s operations, as needed. Read the radio transcript (pdf format) Listen to the podcast interview (25.2
Newborn Hearing Tests In Waterford And Wexford
From November 7th, 2011, babies born at Waterford and Wexford Regional Hospitals can have free newborn hearing tests, in an opt-in programme that is also available to babies born outside of hospital in Waterford. These new hospital newborn hearing test programmes, costing in the region of €1.1 million annually, are part of the HSE’s Newborn Hearing Screening Programme for
International Teen Summer Camp (UK, July 2012)
In July 2011, The Ear Foundation (Nottingham, UK) held its first international teen summer camp in Yorkshire, for 19 teens from five European countries, who between them had 7 different types of cochlear implant processors. The camp is running again from July 23 to 27 2012, at the same venue: St John’s School, Boston Spa,
"River Dodder" And "Holly Berries" Christmas Cards
IDK is now offering Christmas cards in two designs (1) “River Dodder” and (2) “Holly Berries” in mixed packs of ten 6″ x 4″ cards, at €6.50 per pack. Please add EUR 1.00 per pack for postage on all orders. If you are buying from overseas, please mail info@irishdeafkids.ie, to confirm postage costs. Many thanks!
Write-Up: IDK’s Post-School Seminar (Nov 2011)
IDK’s latest seminar, “Exploring Post-School and College Options”, was held in Dublin on November 3rd, 2011 for deaf teens and their parents to explore college, career and employment options. Seminar topics covered: The DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) system Third-level college supports for deaf/hard-of-hearing students Internships and volunteer work for students Paid mentored placements
Transcript of Near FM Interview (Oct 14th, 2011)
On October 14th, 2011, Michael Fitzgerald at Near FM interviewed Caroline Carswell from Irish Deaf Kids, on general topics relating to life as a deaf person. This transcript has been generated by Miriam Walsh, a former IDK intern who still contributes time to IDK’s operations, as needed. Read the radio transcript (PDF format) Listen to
Preparing Kids For Mainstream School Settings
This short piece guides on preparing a child’s hearing-aids for a mainstream classroom and the daily routines teachers and staff need to know regarding batteries and working order. At most schools, the visiting teacher, itinerant teacher or teacher of the deaf advises on managing a child’s hearing-devices and accessories in a classroom and school community. Read: Into the mainstream (pragmatics
‘Creating Life With Subtitles’ – A Genuine Solution
A new smartphone-transcription service, devised in Germany by two social entrepreneurs, enables deaf and hard-of-hearing people to communicate without sign language or live interpreters. Read: Creating Life With Subtitles The live-subtitling system will use voice-to-text solutions to create voice-maps to transcribe dialogue in classrooms, schools and doctors’ offices. Further Reading Disability Law News Journal: Deaf Children and
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell