Irish sign language website for parents launched
The site is designed for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children
View ArticleVIDEOS: Learn how to order a pint using Irish Sign Language
Do you know how to say ‘hello’ or ‘thank you’ using ISL? We’re feeling generous today so we’ll teach you those as well.
View ArticleOpinion: The rights of the Deaf community have just been spectacularly...
Recent claims by the Government that it would support the development of key services through Irish Sign Language have been seriously undermined by the news that one national Deaf advocacy organisation...
View ArticleThis little boy is on a mission to get RTÉ using sign language on the Toy Show
Quaid Cleland is a nine-year-old hearing child who wants to get the whole country signing.
View ArticleColumn: 'The legal recognition of ISL is the key to equality for deaf people...
Irish Sign Language (ISL) is not yet legally or officially recognised in Ireland.
View ArticleOpinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles...
Often when we talk of services for women affected by domestic violence, we talk in terms of able-bodied, English speaking women – but that’s not the full picture.
View ArticleRemember this inspiring little boy? He'll be on the Toy Show tonight
We first told you about Quaid Cleland and his campaign to get Ireland using sign language back in August.
View ArticleConcerns for Deaf man jailed over Dawson St bus death
At Edward Connor’s sentencing this week, the court heard specific rehabilitation services for Deaf people will not be put in place until next year.
View Article'Elderly deaf people need to be looked after' - The Deaf community reacts to...
There are approximately 92,000 Deaf people living in Ireland – 5,000 who use Irish Sign Language.
View ArticleLegislation to officially recognise Irish Sign Language set to pass through...
The bill is expected to pass through all stages of the Dáil today.
View ArticleHow a young Deaf student helped bring about the new Irish Sign Language...
The new version of the anthem was performed by a Deaf choir accompanied by an army band piper in Leinster House yesterday.
View ArticleSign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's...
The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.
View ArticleDeaf people to protest at RTÉ over coverage of All-Ireland final and Pope's...
RTÉ said that they were engaged in an active dialogue with the Irish Deaf Society.
View ArticleRTÉ cancelled its sign language broadcast of the national anthem during the...
Members of the deaf community held a protest over RTÉ’s coverage of major events earlier this week.
View Article'A historic development': New Irish Sign Language primary teaching degree...
The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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