Below is a list of organisations and charities that have information and supports for:
- deaf people
- hard of hearing people
- families of deaf or hard of hearing people
Support for adults and children
Chime
Chime is a charity for deafness and hearing loss.
Through Chime you can access:
- services and resources
- social workers
- mental health professionals
- assistive technologies
Phone: 1800 25 62 57
Text: 087 922 1046
Irish Deaf Society
The Irish Deaf Society is the largest deaf-led organisation in Ireland. It seeks to achieve and promote the equality and rights of deaf people.
It provides:
- information and training
- classes for deaf people
- advice for parents
Phone: 01 860 1878
Text: 086 380 7033
Support for children and parents
Our New Ears
Our New Ears (ONE) is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation run by parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Phone: 087 761 7950
Sharing the Journey
Sharing the Journey was set up by parents to give information and support to other parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Phone 1: 087 916 3168
Phone 2: 085 722 5659
sharingthejourney2011@gmail.com
Sound Advice
Sound Advice gives advice about hearing technologies and digital tools for young children and students. It also advises parents, educators and others on using hearing technologies.