Are you a parent of a deaf child?
Do you suspect that your child may be deaf?
We have a range of information which may help you-
Hearing tests? Download (size 20KB)
Domicilary Care Allowance? Download (size 20KB)
Speech and Language Therapy Download (size 20KB)
Home tuition in sign language? Download (size 20KB)
Visiting teacher of the Deaf service? Download (size 20KB)
Irish Deaf Kids? Download (size 20KB)
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre supports? Download (size 20KB)
If your child is deaf - what do you do next? We will do our best to support you, your child & your family. When you are ready & or want to - we can put you in touch with other parents who have gone through a similar experience. We can also introduce your child to other deaf children. We can introduce you to Deaf adults.
How will I communicate with my child? We will give you information & support on communicating with a deaf child. We will put you in touch with other professionals who can give you information on language - whether it is sign language or speech.
There is a grant called the Domicillary Care Allowance, it is paid to parents of a child with a disability. We have the forms in our office & will assist you in applying for this grant, which is paid monthly.
What about schools for deaf children? We have information on schools in Kerry & nationally. We can also give you information on the visiting teacher service for deaf children.
