Archive for September, 2008

Teacher Question: Finding Support For Deaf Pupils

Friday, September 5th, 2008

A teacher just contacted IDK to advise that a young deaf pupil had arrived in her class without prior notice, and what were the next steps to take? For anyone else who may be in the same position, here’s some advice: 1) Ask your pupil’s parents/guardian if their hearing has been tested ...

AHEAD Lecture: Disability In Contemporary Ireland

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

AHEAD (The Association for Higher Education Access & Disability) cordially invites you to join us for the 2nd annual lecture in the Get Ahead series: Disability In Contemporary Ireland delivered by Senator Feargal Quinn and sponsored by Irish Life & Permanent on Thursday 11th September 2008 in the O’Reilly Hall, UCD, Belfield. The event ...

This has nothing to do with speech therapy- An update from Jen

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Hi Everyone, Jennifer Wetter GRUNDULIS here! I'm now back from a fantastic honeymooon, happily wedding and have a chance to get the prayer circle going. I know many of you have been praying for my mom's speedy recovery from pneumonia, and thanks to all of you.  But now we need more prayers.  ...

Tips For New Teachers of Young Deaf Children

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

If a deaf child is in your class this school year, you may be asking “does my teaching have to change?” and wondering how everyone will manage.  The first thing to remember is that all children are different, so take some time to get to know your new pupil for themselves, ...