Children Youth and Families General Extending Opportunities Project
Extending Opportunities Project
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- To support Deaf young people, their siblings and hearing children of Deaf adults aged between 0 - 25 years to access mainstream activities.
- To work with mainstream clubs and activity providers to improve deaf awareness.
- To recruit volunteers with BSL skills to bridge communication needs and support workshops.
- To run taster activity sessions and group workshops for Deaf young people, siblings and children of Deaf adults.
Southend-on-Sea
- To support Deaf young people 0 - 19 years to access mainstream activities.
- To work with mainstream clubs and activity providers to improve deaf awareness.
- To recruit volunteers with BSL skills to bridge communication needs and support workshops.
- To run taster activity sessions and group workshops for Deaf young people in southend on Sea.
Essex and Southend
To organise Summer camps and all day activities to provide a break for parents.
The Extending Opportunities project is funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children Essex, Essex Local Priority fund , Children in Need and Southend on Sea Aiming High For Disabled Children. 
Previous Activities
Clubs/Activities
Have you had a positive experience during at a Club/Activity? Sharing this information with other Deaf children, young people and their families is vital!
We want to know of good practice taking place, and what clubs have staff with BSL skills.
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Volunteers with BSL skills needed.
Can you support us with this project?
Do you have signing skills?
Do you have a few hours free time?
Would you like to offer communication support to Deaf children and young people?
Could you help us research Deaf friendly clubs?
We need volunteers in all Essex areas to support young Deaf people and Deaf clubs and activities with communication support.
For more information please contact
Rebecca Whiting
RAD, 18 Westside Centre, London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8PH
Email:
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Voice: 0845 688 2525
Fax: 0845 688 2526
Textphone: 0845 688 2527