Highland Deaf Children’s Society gets welcome £2k boost from Dingwall freemasons after Ross-shire town’s gala
A HIGHLAND charity helping make life easier for deaf children has received a welcome £2000 boost following a key event in Dingwall’s calendar.
Following the recent Dingwall Gala, freemasons from the town’s Lodge Fingal No. 318 raised the sum which was presented to representatives from the Highland Deaf Children’s Society (HDCS).
The small charity is run by a committee who are family members of deaf children or professionals who work with deaf people.
HDCS exists to provide much-needed support and advice to families of deaf or partially hearing children in Highland
The charity says that for deaf children, life can be difficult, tiring and stressful. It works to support families to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and to provide regular clubs for children and young people.
It says: “At our clubs, children of all ages with any type of hearing loss can meet, socialise, relax, share experiences and have fun together, knowing that communication won’t be an issue.
“This builds self-esteem, confidence and reduces feelings of isolation that is very common for deaf people. For many this is the only time that these children can meet with their deaf peers and make new friends.
“The events and activities organised throughout the year will have BSL:/English interpreters attending to ensure that the events are accessible for all attendees whether hearing siblings/parents or the deaf child themselves.”
More on its work can be found at https://highlanddcs.org.uk/