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Deafness Resource Centre - Children and Family Services (I CAN project)

The I CAN project is a project delivered by the Children, young people and families team at the Deafness Resource Centre, working across Merseyside to support people of all ages who experience deafness and hearing loss at the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey by providing impartial information and guidance on issues relating to a range of situations.

The services are available across St Helens, Liverpool, Knowsley, Halton and Sefton offering support through a total communication approach.

The project also deliver fun and engaging activities for children, young people and families that can help to increase confidence and motivation and provide opportunities to meet new people and engage with their peers.

The I CAN project will provide support for the whole family delivering activities such as family sign sessions, social groups and Happy Hands a family support group for children under 10 years old and their carers.

Families can access support via a referral form, referrals can come from organisations or self referral referral form can be found here Downloads - Deafness Resource Centre

We also offer a series of group session to help children. young people and families improve communication, increase confidence and break down any issues or barriers. These include:

 

- Youth Clubs

- ICAN SIGN: Fun British Sign Language groups for children & young people age 2yrs- 18yrs

- Healthy minds - sessions allowing young people to explore their emotions and D/deaf identity

- Community British Sign Language session - Fun sessions where groups of families can learn together.

 - Deaf Awareness training

For more information visit our website Home - Deafness Resource Centre

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Tanya Mcgibbon
Contact Position
Children and Family Service Manager
Telephone

E-mail
tanya.mcgibbon@deafnessresourcecentre.org
Website
Deafness Resource Centre

Where to go

Name
Deafness Resource Centre
Address
32 - 40
Dentons Green Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
Postcode
WA10 2QB

Time / Date Details

When is it on
9-5pm Mon - Thurs, 4pm on Fridays
Time of day
Afternoon
Morning

Other Details

Costs

Details
1:1 support received via referrals will be actioned on a case by case basis, tailoring the support that is required. Any additional support or training can be discussed and costs provided on request.
Offering Tax Free Childcare.

Availability

Referral required
Yes
Referral Details

A referral forms can be requested or completed forms returned to ICAN@deafnessresourcecentre.org or by visiting our website and downloading the form from there https://www.deafnessresourcecentre.org/downloads/

 

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