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Here are some events in which Irish Deaf Kids has been involved recently. Why not follow IDK’s news via our ezine, Facebook or twitter pages?
Free Seminar: “Feeling Isolated? You’re Not Alone!” (Feb 12th)
Posted January 16th, 2013
IDK is holding a FREE seminar on February 12th for deaf teens and their parents to explore strategies when social isolation occurs amidst peers, family or colleagues. Read more >>
IDK Participating in Dublin Marathon 2012
Posted October 7, 2012
IDK’s Caroline Carswell is walking the 2012 Dublin Marathon as a personal goal, to fundraise for IDK and promote hearing-awareness. Read more >>
IDK Presents At ‘Transition From Higher Education To Work’
Posted October 6, 2012
On October 4th, IDK’s Caroline Carswell presented at the “Transition From Higher Education To Work” conference, in Ghent, Belgium. Read more >>
Waterford Rose To Auction Tralee Dress For IDK
Posted September 4, 2012
The Waterford Rose, 26-year-old Lorna Ferncombe, is to auction her festival dress in December 2012 to highlight child deafness in Ireland. Read more >>
Classroom Captioning At CESI 2012 Conference
Posted February 26th, 2012
IDK presented on classroom captions at CESI 2012 in Portlaoise, February 24-25, with the theme of TEACHnology: merging teaching and technology. Read more>>
Facebook Prize-Draw for World Book Day Ireland
Posted February 8, 2012
To mark World Book Day Ireland (March 1, 2012), IDK will make a prize-draw of the names of all new Facebook followers up to March 5th. The prize is one copy of the IDK children’s book, “A Birthday For Ben”(2009). Make sure to “Like” our new Facebook page by March 5th to be in, to win!
Free Seminar for Deaf Teens And Their Parents: “Exploring Post-School And College Options“
Posted October 21, 2011
IDK is hosting a FREE seminar in Dublin 1, on November 3rd, 2011 from 2pm to 4.30pm. Advance registration is essential. read more >>
Book-Reading At Imaginosity (October 14th, 2011)
Posted September 22, 2011
Imaginosity (Dublin Childrens’ Museum) and IDK are hosting a book-reading for all children aged 4 to 9 on October 14th at 4pm. read more >>
Technology And Deaf Children In Mainstream Environments
Posted September 12, 2011
IDK is hosting a FREE technology seminar in Dublin 9, on October 10th, 2011 from 9am to 1pm. Advance registration is essential. read more >>
April 2nd: Life-Skills Workshop For Teens
Posted February 23, 2011
IDK’s next Life-Skills workshop for deaf & hard of hearing teens aged 13–18 is on April 2nd in Portlaoise. IDK will also host further Life-Skills workshops for this age group, through 2011. read more >>
Supported Mainstream Education For Deaf Children
Posted January 21, 2011
Interested in mainstream education for deaf children? IDK welcomes you to a FREE morning information session, “Choice, Options, Possibilities”, on March 4th, 2011, in Dublin city centre. >> read more
New Life-Skills Workshops For Teens (February & April 2011)
Posted January 11, 2011
IDK’s next Life-Skills workshop for deaf & hard of hearing teens aged 13–18 is on February 19th in Dublin (postponed from January 6th). On April 2nd in Portlaoise, IDK will also host another Life-Skills workshop for this age group.
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Second Life-Skills Workshop For Teens (January 6th, 2011)
Posted December 06, 2010
Due to popular demand, IDK is very pleased to host its second Life-Skills workshop for deaf & hard of hearing teens aged 15–20. read more >>
NCSE Invites IDK To Its 2010 Research Seminar
Posted November 25, 2010
NCSE, the National Council for Special Education, invited IDK’s Caroline Carswell to its 2010 Research Seminar on November 24th, in Dublin.
Supported Mainstream Education For Deaf Children
Posted November 19, 2010
Interested in mainstream education for deaf children? IDK welcomes you to a FREE morning information session, “Choice, Options, Possibilities”, on December 3rd, 2010, in Dublin city centre. >> read more
AHEAD Invites IDK To ‘Your Education, Your Future!’ Event
Posted November 10, 2010
AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability, has invited IDK’s Caroline Carswell to its inspiring ‘Your Education, Your Future!’ world-cafe event on November 25th, in Dublin.
IDK Attends Ireland’s eGovernment Symposium
Posted October 12, 2010
IDK attended Ireland’s eGovernment Symposium in Dublin, on October 12th, 2010, as recipient of Ireland’s Education eGovernment award (2010). The themes were “Doing More With Less”, and how government actions can contribute to the country’s future growth as a smart economy.
IDK Attends ‘Positive Attitudes & Actions For Inclusion’ Event
Posted October 8, 2010
IDK attended the Positive Attitudes & Actions For Inclusion conference in Dublin, on October 7th, 2010, organised by the myspecialneeds.ie team.
Workshop For Teenagers (Dublin, October 2010)
Posted August 31, 2010
IDK is hosting a full-day Life Skills workshop for deaf & hard-of-hearing teenagers aged 16 to 19, in Dublin on October 28th, during the mid-term break. Real-time captioning and ISL interpretation will be provided all day. >> read more
IDK Attends Creativity: Unlocked International Training Course
Posted July 19, 2010
IDK’s Caroline Carswell attended the Creativity: Unlocked international training course from July 12 to 18, 2010, in Salzburg, Austria. Seven EU countries were represented at this event for individuals working with young people to learn about using creative tools & accessing their own creativity.
IDK Invited To The IATSE’s 2010 Annual International Conference
Posted June 11, 2010
IDK attended the IATSE’s Annual International Conference – Sustaining Quality In Schools – on June 10 to 12, in Dublin. Creativity, innovation and best practice were the three core themes of this year’s conference.
IDK Attends The IIA’s Audio Video Culture Workshop
Posted April 24, 2010
IDK attended the Irish Internet Association’s Audio Video Culture Workshop on April 22, in Dublin. We would like to thank Krishna De for donating her guest ticket to the organisation (IDK) that best explained in 150 words, how it would benefit by attending the workshop. This opportunity was welcomed.
Arts Council Invites IDK To Future Arts: FYI Conference
Posted March 11, 2010
The Arts Council invited IDK to bring three to five deaf teens/young adults (aged 15 to 23) to a EU-funded 3-day seminar in Dublin, March 27-29, 2010, with communication support. The event, Future Arts: FYI, consisted of a series of arts-based workshops & discussions, ending with dialogue between young people, arts policy makers & government representatives.
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IDK’s 2010 Calendar Campaign Kicks Off
Posted November 22, 2009
Through to March 2010, IDK is offering its 2010 calendar, with hand-drawn illustrations from our “Ben” book (published in August 2009). Keep an eye on our website to find where calendars can be picked up in the Dublin area.
Social Inclusion Week at South Dublin County Council (Nov 2009)
Posted October 16, 2009
South Dublin County Council’s Social Inclusion Week runs from November 9th – 13th. IDK’s contribution on November 10th, is an inclusive reading of “A Birthday for Ben” with Elizabeth Mathews & Dee Byrne-Dunne, at County Library, Tallaght from 10am to 11.30am. All are welcome.
Learning Language Is Fun! at RuaRed (December 5, 2009)
Posted September 30, 2009
IDK and Helium will host a Learning Language is Fun! creative play session at the RuaRed arts centre in Tallaght, Dublin, on December 5, 2009.
Further details to be posted in due course.
Social Inclusion Week at Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown (October 2009)
Posted August 19, 2009
During Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown’s Social Inclusion Week (October 12 – 17), a Celebration of the Arts for People with Disabilities is planned on October 13.
IDK’s contribution includes:
- Reading of “A Birthday for Ben” with author, Kate Gaynor
- Exhibition of drawings from the book by deaf artist, Karen Quirke
National Volunteer Day (September 25, 2009)
Posted August 19, 2009
To mark National Volunteer Day in Ireland on September 25, IDK is hosting two readings of its childrens’ book, “A Birthday for Ben“, which is about young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The book readings (both with sign interpretation) are at:
- Pearse Street Library, Dublin, 12pm (with author, Kate Gaynor)
- County Library Tallaght, 2pm (with Elizabeth Mathews)
Learning Language Is Fun! For Parents & Kids
Posted May 25, 2009
IDK and Helium will hold their Learning Language Is Fun! creative play sessions at the National Cochlear Implant Unit in Dublin on these dates:
- May 26: 9.30am to 11.30am
- June 2: 9.30am to 11.30am
- June 9: 9.30am to 11.30am
with one session at a community venue in December 2009 (date TBC).
Symposium for Inclusive Teaching At Third-Level
Posted April 24, 2009
IDK attended AHEAD’s Symposium for Inclusive Teaching At Third-Level, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, on April 28th.
Early Years Education Show (EYE Show)
Posted April 07, 2009
IDK hosted a workshop on Visual Learning at the Early Years Education Show, Industries Hall, RDS, Dublin 4, on April 25th at 2pm.
Information Fair (DLR County Council)
Posted January 30, 2009
IDK attended the Information Fair hosted by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on February 19, 2009, at the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin.
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