🎃 Spooky season is upon us! 🎃 We’re helping make Halloween more inclusive for deaf children and their families. New research by Cadbury Fingers found that 79% of deaf children feel like they’re missing out on the fun of Halloween, and 45% have skipped the festivities

Happy Diwali to all our followers celebrating! ✨ Watch our video featuring some common words and phrases used during the Festival of Lights, all in BSL. Let’s make sure everyone can join in the festivities, no matter how they communicate. #Diwali #BritishSignLanguage #BSL

Deaf representation is crucial for deaf young people. We're so proud of Tasha for sharing her story and how she's using her platform to educate people about deafness. For any deaf child or young person that needs support, please do reach out. ndcs.org.uk/our-services/s…

Teachers of the Deaf (ToDs) are a lifeline for many families, and we need your help to highlight their critical role. If you're a parent of a deaf child or deaf young person, share your experiences of accessing a ToD to help influence our upcoming work: go.ndcs.org.uk/XToDStoriesLau…

🎥 Meet Janice, our Advice & Guidance Officer at NDCS NI! 🌟 She's here to support parents & carers of deaf children with everything from education advice to financial benefits & local support services. 💬 Got questions? She's got answers! 🙌 #DeafAwareness #MeettheteamNI

"Our views matter." Daniel shares why it's important for deaf young people to get involved in our campaigning work on Teachers of the Deaf. Teachers of the Deaf provide crucial support, but we need your stories to show why. Tell us your experiences 👉 go.ndcs.org.uk/XToDStoriesDan

Delighted to share our Language Launchpad survey to gather opinions of SLCN of babies, children and young people (up to 19). Please share widely to all who work or volunteer in any capacity with CYP in NI. rcslt.info/cyp-survey Education NI Help Kids Talk Pauline McMullan

🎄✨ Christmas is fast approaching! Learn festive BSL signs with NDCS Northern Ireland and make the season merry, bright, and inclusive for all. 🎅 #BSL #InclusiveChristmas #FestiveSigns youtu.be/wUjOPRdO8i4?si… via YouTube

⏰Last chance to share your experiences of Teachers of the Deaf through our short survey! The experiences of deaf children, their parent and carers will inform our work advocating on your behalf 👇👇

Exciting opportunities for the Deaf community! Belfast City Council is running 2 employment academies for deaf people: 👶 Childminding/Home Child Care ✏️ Classroom Assistant for children whose first language is ISL/BSL Find out more and apply here: belfastcity.gov.uk/employmentacad…

Today I have secured Executive agreement to bring the Sign Language Bill to the Assembly. This is an important step forward for the deaf community. I’m looking forward to delivering this important and long awaited piece of legislation!

This is a fantastic start to 2025 with NI Executive agreeing to introduce this important Bill! We can't wait to see the draft legislation 👀 #SignLanguage #ChildrensRights

With your help, we’re making sure nothing holds deaf children back 💜 Since launching our Every Moment Counts strategy in May 2023, we’ve achieved some incredible things together: • 1,483 cases were supported by our advice and guidance officers, helping families when they

We're holding a FREE conference for practitioners & teachers working with deaf children - Language & Literacy in Deaf Children - Sat 8th March at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children School Registration open bit.ly/3WNd7I5 DCAL BATOD Prof Ros Herman UCL Language & Cognition NDCS Kate Rowley

This is a great outcome for Niamdh! We hope it’s a precedent other local authorities will now follow. Deaf children and young people should always be able to access the support they need without having to fight in the way Niamdh and her family have had to. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A big day for the Deaf community and Sign Language users! The Sign Language Bill has been officially introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly an important step toward recognising the language rights of ISL and BSL users. #SignLanguageRights RCSLT Northern Ireland ActionDeafYouth Gordon Lyons MLA

Every deaf child deserves to feel included, understood, and supported 💜 This year #DeafAwarenessWeek takes place from 5-11 May, and you can make a real difference with our free resources – at home, in the classroom or at work. Download our resources: go.ndcs.org.uk/xdaw2025resour…

Do you work with young children who are deaf or have hearing loss? Join our online session to learn deaf awareness and communication tips, and some basic British Sign Language (BSL) signs – and earn CPD credits too. Book your place today ➡️ DAEYMay2025.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=x

So proud of my Deaf Princess on her P7 trip. She decided not to use her cochlear implants for water activities, showers or bed - she took off her “ears” and embraced her deafness. I love how confident she is to just be herself. Check out some tips and facts ⬇️

Presenting the first stage of our Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Deafness project - what a great experience! @ICED_2025 DCAL