September 8, 2009
DeafHear.ie is hosting a seminar on October 3, 2009 at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois, for the parents of deaf/hard of hearing children.
Morning presentations will cover:
* The Visiting Teacher service
* Mainstream schooling
* Mainstream school with a hearing unit
* Resource Teacher from a mainstream school
* Limerick School for the Deaf
* St. Mary’s School for Deaf Girls and St. Joseph’s School for Deaf Boys
In the afternoon session there will be a panel discussion with contributions from parents whose children have had experience in different education settings. This session will provide parents with an opportunity to explore particular questions they may have in relation to the best educational opportunities for their child.
The cost the seminar is €20 per adult (inclusive of refreshments and lunch). If you would like to participate in the ‘Parents Seminar’, please contact:
Róisín Higgins
DeafHear.ie
35 North Frederick St
Dublin 1.
Tel: 01 8175700 / 0868798382
Fax: 018723816, Textpad: 01 8783629
roisin.higgins<at>deafhear.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2009.
