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# Deafness Resource Centre

Support for deaf people in St.Helens, Halton, and Knowsley

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## Pages

- [Home](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/) - Deafness Resource Centre provide support for D/deaf adults, children and their families, in St Helens, Halton & Knowsley.
- [Fundraising](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/fundraising/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Support the Deafness Resource Centre with Donations and Fundraising Every day, the Deafness Resource Centre (DRC) helps children, young people and adults who are Deaf or have hearing loss
- [News](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FAFAFA” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Latest News[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” post_type=”news” posts_number=”1″ excerpt_length=”150″ show_more=”on” show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Services](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” custom_css_main_1=”background-color: #1D2437;||border-radius: 10px;||padding: 20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” background_color=”#526499″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”4px|8px|4px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our Services[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#F9F9F9″ header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” width=”100%” custom_margin=”11px||12px|||” custom_padding=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We offer a wide range of services for D/deaf people,
- [Training Request](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/training-request/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”146px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1131.2px” custom_margin=”-84px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_contact_form use_spam_service=”on” recaptcha_list=”DRC Captcha|DRC Captcha|DRC Captcha-0″ email=”training@deafnessresourcecentre.org” title=”Enquiry/Register for waiting list, for training courses” success_message=”Thank you for contacting us. We will contact you shortly.” submit_button_text=”Submit” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ If you are interested in learning British Sign Language (BSL) complete our training request form and we will contact you with course details.
- [Our Events](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/our-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F2F2F2″ custom_padding=”34px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-35px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Upcoming Events[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||66px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EASY-BOOKING.png” title_text=”EASY BOOKING” url=”https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedeafnessresourcecentre” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedeafnessresourcecentre/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”BOOK
- [Room Hire](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/room-hire/) - Book your ideal room hire today! Enjoy accessible facilities, flexible arrangements, and a welcoming environment for your events.
- [Trustees & Governance](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/trustees-governance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||4px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Current Trustees & Governance[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”847.8px” custom_margin=”1px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”35px||0px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Meet the team](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/meet-the-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”42px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_align=”left” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Meet the Team[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb_extended title=”Helen Fitzgerald” url=”mailto:helen.fitzgerald@deafnessresourcecentre.org” read_more_button=”on” read_more_text=”Helen.Fitzgerald@deafnessresourcecentre.org” image=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Asset-19@4x.png” image_max_width=”100px” animation=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_read_more=”on”
- [Policies & Procedures](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/policies-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||-20px|||” custom_padding=”||38px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Policies and Procedures[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”20px” box_shadow_spread=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”i||divi||400″ icon_color=”#22355C” icon_width=”38px” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjIzMzA4OCJ9fQ==@” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _dynamic_attributes=”link_option_url”
- [Volunteering](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/volunteering/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vacancies.jpg” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center”
- [Get involved](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/get-involved/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” custom_css_main_1=”background-color: #1D2437;||border-radius: 10px;||padding: 20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ min_height=”70vh” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” background_color=”#526499″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”4px|8px|4px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]What’s on[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#F9F9F9″ header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”11px||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have various volunteering and fundraising opportunities[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||”
- [3 Day Residential](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/3-day-residential/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” 3 Day Residential 2023 ” content_phone=” 3 Day Residential 2023 ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”56px” custom_margin=”56px|||||” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_tablet=”” header_font_phone=”” header_font_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”56px” header_font_size_phone=”56px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]3 Day Residential [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column
- [Resources](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EAEAEA” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Useful Links & Downloads[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] BSL Zone: TV programmes in BSL for the Deaf community Deaf Umbrella: sign language
- [Vacancies](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/vacancies-jobs/) - We have vacancies and are looking to recruit to a number of positions. If you are passionate about making a difference we want to hear from you
- [Online Safety for Deaf Children](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/online-safety-for-deaf-children/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Resources: How to Keep Deaf Children Safe Online [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”19px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font_size=”17px”
- [Training](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/training/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”28px||2px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1D2437″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”450px” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||3px|30px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||34px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#1d2437″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” background_color=”#526499″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”100px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”4px|8px|4px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Training[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=” We offer tailored training courses designed
- [ICAN Activities April 25-26](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/ican-activities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||35px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1791C1″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW8waFYJ3gNg9x6WThcHUYxE0KTafmvbepgREg4pSZWvJsww/viewform?usp=header” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”BOOK YOUR PLACES HERE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on”
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- [Deaf Awareness Week 2025](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/deaf-awareness-week-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||102px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DAW-25-beyond-Silience-.png” alt=”Deaf Awareness Week 2025 Beyond Silience” title_text=”DAW 25 beyond Silience” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DAW-Photo-24.jpeg” alt=”Deafness Resource Centre – Team supporting Deaf Awareness Week 2024″ title_text=”DAW Photo
- [British Sign Language Week 2024](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/bslw24/) - #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2024 We at Deafness Resource Centre are celebrating and promoting British Sign Language Week 2024 and we hope you will join in on awareness week and celebrate with us too! The week is organised by the British Deaf Association, which has chosen the theme of ‘Promoting BSL and ISL as indigenous languages of
- [About](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/about/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”28px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1D2437″ width=”90%” min_height=”380px” custom_margin=”21px|auto|18px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#1d2437″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”34px” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”162px” min_height=”25px” custom_margin=”22px|-74px|17px||false|false” custom_padding=”12px|8px|12px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]About us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#F9F9F9″ header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”11px||21px|||” Learn more about what we do and the services we offer.
- [Testimonials and Case Studies](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/testimonials/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tel: 01744 23887[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″
- [Our Groups](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/our-groups/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” custom_css_main_1=”background-color: #1D2437;||border-radius: 10px;||padding: 20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ min_height=”50vh” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” background_color=”#526499″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”4px|8px|4px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our Groups[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#F9F9F9″ header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”11px||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We run various groups and events throughout the year[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″
- [What's on](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/whats-on/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” custom_css_main_1=”background-color: #1D2437;||border-radius: 10px;||padding: 20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#F6FAFC” background_color=”#526499″ text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”4px|8px|4px|8px|true|false” border_radii=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” global_colors_info=”{}”]What’s on[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#F9F9F9″ header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”11px||21px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We run various groups and events throughout the year[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″
- [Our History](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/our-history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tel: 01744 23887[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”content”
- [St Helens HAF Easter Half Term](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/st-helens-haf/) - To book, email: holidayfun@sthelens.gov.uk tel: 01744 673445
- [Our Mission, Vision, and Values](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/our-mission-vision-and-values/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_max_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false”]Tel: 01744 23887[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”24px”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Mission Challenge
- [Accessible Information Standard](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/accessible-information-standard/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Information as provided by SignHealth Why you need the Accessible Information Standard We all expect to be involved in decisions about our health. But some medical information shared with us can be complex.
- [Our Partners](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/our-partners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/meet-the-team.jpg” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tel: 01744 23887[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Summer Activities](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/summer-activities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||62px|||” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|21px||21px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Summer Activities Check out all the summer activities taking place with Deafness Resource Centre, MSDP & Deaf Active for young D/deaf people across Merseyside[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″
- [Privacy Policy](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/privacy-policy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Privacy Notice This privacy notice tells you what to expect when the Deafness Resource Centre (DRC) collects personal information. It applies to information we collect about: People who use our services Visitors to our website Job applicants and
- [Policies](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/data-protection-and-privacy-pollicy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_max_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#6DB746″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false”]Contact us[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#1791C1″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false”]Tel: 01744 23887[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”24px”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]For

## Events

- [Easter Half Term Activities](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/easter-half-term-activities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|-140px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]Starting Monday 7th April – We have exciting half term holiday activities from Sports Camps, Cooking Sessions, Easter
- [Cooking on a Budget - 4 week course](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/cooking-on-a-budget-4-week-course/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_text=”BOOK PLACE HERE” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” button_url=”https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedeafnessresourcecentre/1592325?” url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ button_alignment=”center”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” min_height=”730.5px” sticky_enabled=”0″] A 4 week Cooking on
- [Halton Deaf Club](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/halton-deaf-club/) - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. 2:30pm please check locations below, as from April, the locations will vary. Are you Deaf and use BSL? Come and join us at the brand new Deaf Club in Halton. This group brings together culturally Deaf people whose preferred language is British Sign Language.
- [ICAN Sign for pre-school children and parents/carers](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/ican-sign-for-pre-school-children-and-parents/) - Fun and interactive sessions for preschool children (under 5), their parents/carers to learn basic British Sign Language.
- [Residential for young D/deaf people: Book Now!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/residential-break-for-young-d-deaf-people-book-now/) - Thursday 21st August-Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Adventure Time!
- [Family Bingo Afternoon](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/family-bingo-afternoon-fun-for-all-the-family/) - Thursday 20th February 1:30-3:30pm
- [Spring Market](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/spring-market/) - Come along to our annual Spring Market. Sat 5th April 11am-3pm
- [Halton Family Hubs ICan Sign Sessions](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/halton-family-hubs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/family-hubs.png” alt=”Halton Family Hubs ICan Sign” title_text=”family hubs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Halton Lodge, Runcorn” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”1018.6px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Starting Monday
- [Youth Club for 8 to 16 year olds](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/youthclub/) - Our fortnightly Wed Youth Club 6:30 - 8pm is for 8-16 year olds, who are D/deaf, hard of hearing or a CODA and their siblings.
- [Attention Young Carers - Great opportunity to learn Sign Language](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/attention-young-carers-great-opportunity-to-learn-sign-language/) - The Deafness Resource Centre will be hosting a Basic Sign Language Workshop on the 21st of December 4:30pm – 5:30pm at The Young Carers Centre. This will be open to anyone Year 6+ Hey there, amazing young carers of St. Helens! We’ve got an exciting idea for you: learning sign language. Here’s why it’s
- [Summer Activities](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/summer-activities/)
- [ICan Sign (2-18yr olds)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/ican-sign-2-18yr-olds/)
- [Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/mind-body-and-spirit-fayre/)
- [Capture The Flag](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/capture-the-flag/)
- [Christmas Faye is coming! Book your stall](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/christmas-faye/)
- [Healthy Minds](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/healthy-minds/)
- [Youth Club](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/youth-club/) - Monthly face to face Youth Club for young people aged 8-16years old. Lots of fun activities and a great opportunity to meet new people and socialise.
- [Bingo Morning](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/bingo-morning/)
- [ICAN Sign](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/ican-sign/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”7px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”-18px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ICAN-Sign-e1675870106191.jpg” title_text=”ICAN Sign” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F6FAFC” custom_margin=”||-74px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75.5%” custom_margin=”|auto|38px|auto||” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Easter Fayre 2023](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/easter-fayre-2023/)
- [Pop Up Sale](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/pop-up-sale/) - Quality High Street Fashion, Household Goods and Much More Children’s clothes, Baby clothes, Toys, Women’s Fashion, Clothing, Accessories & Gifts for Christmas All stock is sourced and made available from well known High Street Retailers to sell to the general public at affordable prices, with all proceeds going to Rebuild with Hope Foundation and the
- [ICAN Play](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/ican-play/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [ICAN Wonderful Wednesday's - Children & Youth activities](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/ican-wonderful-wednesdays-children-youth-activities/)
- [Christmas Fayre 2022](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/event/christmas-fayre-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-57px|||||”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

## Groups

- [Children, Young People & Families](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/group/i-can-group/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” padding_top_2=”34px” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” padding_left_right_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_heading title=”BSL Online Safety videos” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF”
- [Self-Help Groups](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/group/self-help-groups/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” padding_top_2=”34px” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” padding_left_right_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Group
- [Social Groups](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/group/social-groups/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” padding_top_2=”34px” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”false” padding_left_right_link_2=”false” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F9F9F9″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” image_icon_width=”60%” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”title,image” _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e8ecee” image_max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Group

## News

- [Every Step Made a Difference as Sponsored Walk Raises Over £1,200](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/sponsored-walk-raises-over-1200/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-38px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Staff, volunteers and supporters of The Deafness Resource Centre came together for a sponsored walk to raise vital funds
- [In Safe Hands with Sam, Amy and Lucy - 'Online Safety' BSL Videos](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/in-safe-hands-bsl/) - We're in Safe Hands thanks to Sam, Lucy & Amy who star below... also see the many other useful and informative BSL videos for young people, parents and carers. Young Person Resource Signing Sparks Young Person Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFba99gv90Q NSPCC In Safe Hands Campaign Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_BhJoZsRQM Online Safety Webinar for parents and carers BSL
- [DRC awarded a five-year grant from the National Lottery!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/drc-national-lottery/) - We are thrilled to be awarded a five year grant from the National Lottery to support children and their families living with deafness or hearing loss.
- [In Safe Hands campaign, you are invited...](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/in-safe-hands/) - Wednesday 11th December 1:30pm - 3pm. You are invited to the Safe Hands campaign launch event. In Safe Hands is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of keeping children safe online for the D/deaf community. Learn more about the campaign See new BSL resources Children's BSL choir Guest speaker When? 11th December Time?
- [Launch of Halton’s First Deaf Club!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/halton-deaf-club-2/) - We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Halton's first-ever Deaf Club, created especially for the profoundly Deaf community in the Halton area.
- [‘Super Bodies’  Campaign shares a guide for parents and carers](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/super-bodies-campaign-shares-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Super Bodies – what to do when your child has a common illness As children return to schools
- [#KnowThe5Rights](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/knowthe5rights/) - Do you know your 5 Rights? Are you D/deaf, blind, visually impaired, do you have a speech or language difficulty, or any other communication needs
- [Want to join a Deaf Social Group in Runcorn?](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/halton-deaf-club/) - Deaf BSL Club coming to Runcorn. Interested? Let us know.
- [Proud to be part of a NHS Award Nomination - Deaf Community Inclusivity](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/award-nomination/) - Best of luck to Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospital NHS Trust for their nomination for inclusivity work especially for the Deaf community
- [Office space available for short or long term let in Halton](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/office-space-available-for-short-or-long-term-let-in-halton/)
- [Become a Parent Champion](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/become-a-parent-champion/)
- [Great time had at Family Sign sessions... Making a difference](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/family-sign/) - Fun and inclusion had at Family Sign sessions
- [Half term bingo bash! - A fun filled afternoon for all](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/half-term-bingo-bash-a-fun-filled-afternoon-for-all/) - During the May half-term, we invited families to join us for a family bingo event. This gathering was an opportunity for members of the D/deaf community to come together and enjoy some fun. Offering intergenerational activities is crucial, especially within a isolated community. These events provide a chance for both young and older individuals
- [DRC have a special feature in St Helens Family Hub update](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/family-hub-feature/)
- [Knowsley MSDP Drop-In Sessions new date change from 5th June](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/knowsley-drop-in-sessions-new-date-change-from-5th-june/) - Through a partnership with Bradbury Fields (Vision Services in Liverpool) the Deafness Resource Centre has been commissioned to provide advice and support services to the Occupational Therapist team based at Knowsley Centre for Independent Living. Through the initiative we aim to work together to raise awareness across Knowsley of the support available to
- [Play St Helens Lottery and Support DRC (with a chance to win £25,000 every week!)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/st-helens-lottery/) - When you play the St Helens Community Lottery, not only can you be in with the chance to win the £25,000 weekly jackpot, but you can also nominate Deafness Resource Centre as your chosen cause, and we need your support! 50% of the ticket will go to DRC (when you choose us) and the
- [Important! Do not ignore your letters - we can help! with (BSL Video)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/universal-credit/) - If you are D/deaf and require support with the process of applying for Universal Credit in the Managed Migration of your current benefits, don't panic, we can help.
- [Deaf Awareness Week gets off to a flying start!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/deaf-awareness-week-gets-off-to-a-flying-start/) - Deaf Awareness Week has got off to a flying start, and the staff at Deafness Resource Centre and Halton Sensory Service are here, there, and everywhere spreading the word of Deaf Awareness, from Pop-up information stands, children activities, Deaf Awareness Training, BSL Sign Read and Rhyme and more AND its only Wednesday!! and there's
- [Wonky Portraits & Wonder Walls! Art Attack at DRC!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/wonky-portraits-wonder-walls/) - Wonky Portraits DRC employees enthusiastically participated in the "Proud to be Deaf" project led by Wonderarts, where they engaged in crafting their own unique portraits. Using coloured paper, scissors, and glue, they brought their artistic visions to life. Many DRC staff members showcased their artistic flair and dedicated effort to create their portrait masterpieces. These
- [Deaf Awareness and introduction to Basic BSL delivered to NHS staff](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/deaf-awareness-and-intro-to-basic-bsl-delivered-northwest/) - Southport Hospital have been gearing up for Sign Language Week following following an intensive Deaf Awareness session conducted this week. Staff members from Southport hospital engaged in a comprehensive 4-hour session aimed at enhancing their understanding of the needs of the Deaf community and their D/deaf patients. During the session, participants delved into the
- [British Sign Language Week 2024 - How you can get involved](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/bslw/) - #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2024 We at Deafness Resource Centre are celebrating and promoting British Sign Language Week 2024 and we hope you will join in on awareness week and celebrate with us too! The week is organised by the British Deaf Association, which has chosen the theme of ‘Promoting BSL and ISL as indigenous languages of
- [Goal!!! Question of Sport event raises £5k for DRC](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/qos-donation/) - We are thrilled that the Questions of Sport event that was held on Friday 23rd February 2024 raised a huge £5,289.13, which has been donated to us! It will help us continue the vital support we provide to D/deaf individuals and families in the Merseyside region Mayor of St Helens Borough Councillor Lynn Clarke noted
- [Big thank you to the Steve Morgan Foundation](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/stevemorganadvocacy/) - The DRC is thrilled to be awarded a grant from the Steve Morgan Foundation; their continued support is amazing! The grant will cover the salary costs of our Advocate meaning we can sustain the service for a further three years. Advocacy is a vital service for D/deaf people as it enables individuals to
- [Deaf Play comes to Liverpool Everyman Theatre](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/self-raising/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQUBPUqo7D0 "It starts with a secret, but this one's different, this one's mine." Award winning Artistic Director of Graeae, Jenny Sealey has spent a lifetime championing stories by Deaf and disabled artists. Now she takes to the stage to tell her own story. Unravelling the past and facing the future, Self-Raising is a blisteringly honest, laugh-out-loud one-woman
- [Easter Fayre at DRC - Saturday 9th March](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/easter-fayre-at-drc-saturday-9th-march/)
- [Enrol on Maths Course with St Helens College and claim your free Slow Cooker at the end](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/maths-course/) - Course Details: A fantastic opportunity for individuals to enhance their numeracy and reading skills. You will learn weighing and measuring, temperatures, fractions, numeracy skills and reading recipes. Every participant receives a FREE Slow Cooker upon completion of the course! This incredible offer is made possible through our collaboration with Family Hub and St Helens College.
- [D/deaf young people & CODAS's invited to create a Mural Art Project with Wonder Arts - (with BSL video)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/mural-art-project/) - We are so excited to partner with Wonder Arts to deliver a wonderful project with children & young people who are D/deaf including children of Deaf parents. Working with Artist Christopher Sacre to create a large piece of artwork which could be installed on a wall outside the resource centre. The project will take
- [The Direct Payments Scheme that support children and young people with 1-2-1 support](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/direct-payments/) - Through the Direct Payments Scheme The Deafness Resource Centre has Support Workers who can offer one-on-one support to children and young people, providing them with a positive D/deaf role model with lived experience. This approach can be highly beneficial for several reasons: Role Modelling: Having a positive role model who is D/deaf and
- [Question of Sport is coming to Totally Wicked Stadium & is supporting DRC](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/question-of-sport-is-coming-to-totally-wicked-stadium-is-supporting-drc/) - Join sporting stars Michael Smith, Stephen Bunting, James Roby, Martin Murray and more as St Helens best take on a version of the legendary TV show Questions of Sport. Attended by, and hosted for the boroughs Mayor Lynn Clarke raising vital funds for the Deafness Resource Centre. Special guests & current England football deaf
- [Learn British Sign Language (BSL) with us.  New Accredited Level One Course starts this March](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/learn-british-sign-language-bsl-with-us/) - British Sign Language (BSL) became a recognised language in its own right in March 2003. BSL is the first or preferred language of an estimated 87,000 Deaf people in the UK. BSL is a visual-gestural language, with its own grammar and principles, which are completely different from the grammatical structure of English. If you
- [Knit, Natter and Puppets help with visual clues & BSL](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/knitnatter/) - The Knit & Natter group part of St Helens Libraries kindly created a set of hand puppets for our Children & Family team! These will be used when we teach younger children basic BSL providing visual clues through play to help learning. If you're interested in joining, they meet at Newton Library on
- [DRC's Enchanting Christmas Extravaganza Spreads Festive Cheer](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/christmas-fayre-extravaganza/) - On the crisp and merry Saturday of November 25th, the Deafness Resource Centre underwent a magical transformation into a vibrant Santa's Grotto and a bustling Christmas Market, welcoming over 200 enthusiastic local visitors. The air was filled with holiday spirit as families and friends gathered to explore the festive wonders that awaited them. The event
- [DRC supporting local charities and Christmas Giving](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/christmasgiving/) - Children and Staff from Deafness Support Centre delivering the Dunelm Presents for the Joy of Giving Campaign This year, the team at the Deafness Resource Centre not only participated in the Dunelm "Give a Child a Gift" campaign but also extended their support to one of our partners, The Hope Centre - a food
- ['Poor' NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths.](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/poor-nhs-interpreting-services/) - On BBC Radio Four this week, 'File on Four' covered a story about 'Poor' NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths. Whilst this episode talks about speaking interpreters, of other spoken languages, many of the D/deaf community can relate to circumstances where the NHS has failed to meet their chosen language of BSL,
- [BINGO at the DRC was a FULL HOUSE!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/full-house-at-the-bingo/) - We had a 'Full House' with over 60 people from the vibrant D/deaf community who came together for an unforgettable evening, marking a significant milestone in our journey of reconnecting after the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. The event, a true testament to the resilience and strength of the community, was a resounding
- [Design a Teddy Competition - Win Family Cinema Pass](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/teddy-competition/) - This is your chance to design a Family Hub Mascot and WIN a FAMILY CINEMA PASS. Sutton Family Hub are thrilled to announce a fun and creative competition for families across St Helens! Get involved 1. Get the kids artistic flair flowing and design their very own teddy bear (Open attached PDF) 2. Bring
- [Help for Tinnitus: Finding relief and support](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/tinnitus-support/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] WHAT IS TINNITUS? Tinnitus is a condition characterised by the perception of sound within one’s ears or head, without any external source for that sound. This often manifests as ringing
- [St Helen's Council want to hear your views on Adult Social Care (BSL)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/st-helens-council-want-to-hear-your-views-on-adult-social-care-bsl/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Adult-social-care-consultation-27.11.23.mov” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] St Helens Council want to get your views on the things that matter most to you to create a vision
- [It's CHRISTMAS!! Festive fun events for the whole family at DRC](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/its-christmas-festive-fun-events-for-the-whole-family-at-drc/) - Head on over to our events page, where you will unwrap a whole heap of festive fun. From Christmas Fayres, Christmas Bingo to Christmas Crafts and Santa's Grotto for the kids. What's not love. Find out more and book your place here
- [UK Deaf Sport launch a Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Campaign and need your help](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/fair-play/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]a UK Deaf Sport are launching a Fair Play for Deaf Athletes Campaign on 15 November 2023. UK Deaf Sport is asking everyone including deaf athletes, coaches, your family, all of the deaf
- [Opportunity for D/deaf visual artists with Wonder Arts and DRC](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/deaf-artist-opportunity/) - Wonder Arts are delighted to share that they are looking for a D/deaf visual artist from the North West to deliver one of our Communities of Wonder projects. Funded by National Lottery Community Fund, the aim of Communities of Wonder is to work with groups of children & young people in St Helens on
- [14th Annual Report & AGM - DRC are Going From Strength to Strength](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/14th-annual-report-agm-drc-are-going-from-strength-to-strength/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]“ DRC Team with Mayor of St Helens and Councillor Lynn Clark We held our 14th Annual General Meeting on the 11th October which was chaired by
- [UK first as Deaf scholar Annelies Kusters becomes full professor at University (with BSL)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/uk-first-as-deaf-scholar-annelies-kusters-becomes-full-professor-at-university-with-bsl/) - The information can be seen in BSL here: https://youtu.be/WisYha0qJVM Annelies Kusters, an expert in the study of deaf communities across the globe for nearly two decades, has recently been promoted to the position of Professor in the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies at Heriot-Watt. This department is renowned globally for its contributions
- [Casting Call for 2 Deaf girls who can Sign](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/casting-call-for-2-deaf-girls-who-can-sign/) - CASTING CALL Articulate Drama School and Agency are looking for two deaf girls who can sign. One needs to be 14-15 years old, and the other needs to be 16-18 years old. This is for a major BBC production filming in Manchester, dates to be confirmed. You must not be with another agency. Please
- [DRC attend the Launch of St Helens Family Hub - and what a great event it was](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/hublaunch/) - Members of the Children & Family team at the Deafness Resource Centre recently participated in the launch of the first Family Hub in St Helens. This event brought together various partners from the borough, all of whom will play a vital role in offering and guiding families towards a wide range of services aimed at
- [Mixmups: Deaf-Created Kids' Series with Disabled Leads Premieres on Channel 5's Milkshake!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/mixmups/) - A groundbreaking children's series known as Mixmups, created by a deaf writer and featuring disabled lead characters, is set to make its debut on Channel 5's Milkshake! this weekend. Mixmups, an exciting new animation tailored for three to five-year-olds, brings with it a fresh perspective on children's entertainment. With an impressive lineup of 52
- [Children from DRC & Deaf Active feature in See Hear for Children In Need](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/seehear/) - For the first time, See Hear is dedicating an entire programme to support BBC Children in Need, and Yvonne and Julian are on a mission to spread BSL across the nation. However, they won’t be doing this alone as they have enlisted a very special guest to help them, Pudsey! And excitingly, some of
- [St Helens Hub November Newsletter is here!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/st-helens-hub-november-newsletter-is-here/) - In the latest update below, you will find valuable information about Family Hubs, including: A further introduction to St Helens Family Hub How Family Hubs make services for children and families accessible A link to the new Family Hub microsite, which will be an essential tool for families in St Helens An announcement for the
- [A Spooktacular Affair: The Deafness Resource Centre's Halloween Bash](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/halloween-bash/) - On the eerie night of Wednesday 25th October 2023, the Deafness Resource Centre was transformed into a realm of spine-tingling delight, hosting a Halloween party that left an indelible mark on all who attended. With a perfect blend of heart-pounding games and a spine-chilling creepy crawly experience, this event was nothing short of
- [We are Hiring - Cleaner/Caretake Role (15 Hrs a week)](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/we-are-hiring-cleaner-caretake-role-15-hrs-a-week/) - We are looking to recruit a Cleaner/Caretaker to work Monday to Friday during the evening (minimum 15 hours per week) The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the centre is clean and fit for purpose for staff and user groups and securing the building at the end of the evening’s activities. The ideal
- [Rick Astley's Unique Twist on Classic Hit for Hearing Awareness Campaign](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/rick-astleys-hearing-awareness-campaign/) - Rick Astley, the iconic singer renowned for his timeless hit "Never Gonna Give You Up," has embarked on a remarkable musical project by reimagining his beloved track with intentionally altered lyrics, all in support of a hearing awareness campaign. Yet, this initiative isn't just about singing different lyrics. It carries a profound personal significance
- [Wirral Primary School's Family Sign Project: Enhances Communication with BSL](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/wirral-primary-schools-family-sign-project-enhances-communication-with-bsl/) - A four-week group family sign project in Wirral, conducted at a local Primary School, has recently concluded. The primary objective of these sessions was to enhance communication between children and their parents or caregivers. By addressing a range of subjects like numbers, colours, names, and aspects of daily life, this initiative equipped participants
- ["As The World Tipped" FREE! Once in a lifetime Aerial Theatre - no need to prebook](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/as-the-world-tipped/) - As The World Tipped by Wired Aerial Theatre Saturday 21 October, 6.30pm Site open to public from 5pm. Performance begins at 6.30pm Performance ends at 7.15pm Venue: Birchley St Car Park, Birchley St, St Helens, WA10 1HT As The World Tipped is free to attend with no need to book a
- [Are you a Deaf parent? Want to help in some future research?](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/deaf-parent-research/) - Are you a deaf parent of a child/children (hearing or deaf, doesn't matter) who is younger than 18 years old? Goldsmiths’ wants to know about your experiences finding accessible information on child development, and they want your input about future research projects!! Consider taking part in their quick, online survey and/or sign up for a
- [How does World Mental Health Day help the Deaf Community?](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/how-does-world-mental-health-day-help-the-deaf-community/) - 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and can play a significant role in supporting the D/deaf community by raising awareness, promoting understanding, and providing resources to address the unique mental health challenges they may face. Being Hard of Hearing or Deaf can, for some, increase isolation and have a detrimental effect on a
- [A massive Thank You to the Trustees at Garfield Weston Foundation](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/garfield-weston-donation/) - A massive Thank You to the Trustees at Garfield Weston Foundation The Deafness Resource Centre (DRC) is celebrating with a heartfelt "Thank You" to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their generous £20,000 grant. This substantial support will contribute to the DRC's operational costs over the next year, helping them recover from pandemic challenges and
- [In their own words - "How the St Helens Support Group restored my peace"](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/in-their-own-words/) - Living with Tinnitus can be an overwhelming challenge, with the constant noise in one's head taking a toll on a person's well-being. Discover how support groups, like the St Helens Tinnitus Support Group, can play a crucial role in alleviating the burden and offering hope to those who share this struggle. Here's what a
- [Exciting News: St Helens Family Hub Now BSL-Friendly Thanks to DRC!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/family-hub/) - We are delighted to introduce you to an exciting new initiative that will make a significant impact on the lives of families in St Helens - the introduction of Family Hubs. Family Hubs are designed to support families with children aged 0-19 and 0-25 with special educational needs - with a specific focus on
- [Deaf trailblazer Tasha joins Great British Bake Off for a sweet slice of history](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/bake-off-deaf-contestant/) - It's been unveiled that this year's Great British Bake Off will feature Tasha, a 27-year-old from Bristol who is Deaf. She is the show's first Deaf contestant and aims to follow in the footsteps of other prominent Deaf individuals in television, such as Rose Ayling-Ellis, who triumphed on Strictly, and Tasha Ghouri, a former
- [Exciting News: ICAN's first Sign Class is a big hit with young people!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/exciting-news-icans-first-sign-class-is-a-big-hit-with-young-people/) - Breaking barriers and building bonds: Young people dive into learning British Sign Language at the pioneering ICAN Sign Class at DRC this week. And what an adventure it was, discovering the excitement and joy of learning sign language. If you or your child are thinking about wanting to learn BSL and aged between 2-18
- [Booking for our Events just got easier !!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/booking-for-our-events-just-got-easy/) - Booking on our events has just got easier!! All you need to do is click on the link below (remember to save and bookmark it! 📌) and you can quickly and easily book all your places for you, your children and family, to all of our events at the touch of a button. How
- [World Day of the Deaf 2023](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/world-day-of-the-deaf/) - The World Day of the D/deaf is observed on the last Sunday of September, which falls on September 24th this year. This special day commemorates the rights of deaf individuals worldwide and calls upon various organisations to support and uphold these rights. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced
- [Inclusion and Empowerment: The ICAN Project's Journey for young people & their families](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/ican-project/) - In a world where everyone deserves to feel valued and empowered, it's essential to address the communication barriers faced by individuals who are D/deaf. These barriers can often lead to feelings of isolation and being unheard. The ICAN project is dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families in breaking down these barriers
- [How the BSL GCSE will help break down barriers for D/deaf people](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/bsl-gcse/) - We believe that the forthcoming BSL GCSE holds the potential to bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing communities. There is a big push to demonstrate to the Department of Education that there is substantial backing for the ongoing development of the BSL GCSE. If you wish to offer your support for the
- [Do you want to Learn BSL? New Level 1 & 2 courses start this Autumn](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/do-you-want-to-learn-bsl-new-courses-start-this-autumn-2023/) - Do you want to learn a new skill or build on what you have already learnt? We still have places available on our Signature Deaf BSL Level 1 and Level 2 courses! If you would like to book a place please contact: training@deafnessresourcecentre.org Learning British Sign Language (BSL) offers a multitude of benefits that
- [It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/) - Thank you to our stall holders and everyone who came to our Christmas Fayre on Saturday! We raised an amazing £1280 for the vital work we do here at the Deafness Resource Centre! What a wonderful day!
- [Signature Hall of Fame - wonderful evening](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/signature-hall-of-fame-wonderful-evening/) - The Deafness Resource Centre was thrilled to be shortlisted for the Signature Deaf Hall of Fame. We were one of the 50 that were shortlisted out of 250 nominees! We were honoured to attend the award ceremony last week and contribute to celebrating the outstanding work of #Deaf individuals, companies and organisations over the past 40 years!
- [New BSL Level 1 Course is starting on 2nd March 2023](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/227185/) - Deafness Resource Centre offer Signature accredited qualifications in British Sign Language Level’s 1 & 2. Our BSL courses are taught by qualified, experienced, profoundly deaf native BSL users. This course is always popular, so please sign up quickly to secure your place. £20 deposit will secure your placement, remaining fees to be paid by 1st
- [Our Youth Residential Trip, 2023...What an adventure!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/3-day-residential-2023/) - In August 2023, a group of 10 enthusiastic young individuals embarked on a transformative journey to Kingswood in Colomendy, North Wales, for an exhilarating three-day activity challenge. This residential experience offered them a unique opportunity to cultivate their independence, resilience, confidence, and motivation, all while fostering a deep respect for others through engaging in a
- [Why being part of Hard of Hearing Support Groups has mattered to me...](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/why-being-part-of-hard-of-hearing-support-groups-has-mattered-to-me/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||56px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] “Being part of the Hard of Hearing Group has not only made me happier, but also my family. They see the positive change in me… I’m 88 years
- [The importance of Deaf Clubs and Community Groups](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/the-importance-of-deaf-clubs-and-community-groups/) - Deaf clubs and community groups play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support for individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. These gatherings provide a space where members of the D/deaf community can come together, share experiences, and access valuable resources. In this article, we'll explore the numerous
- [Pilkington's Angling Association Reels in £830 for DRC in Charity Fishing Event!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/pilkingtons-angling-association-reels-in-830-for-drc-in-charity-fishing-event/) - On Saturday, September 2nd, the dedicated members of Pilkington's Angling Association cast their lines for a meaningful cause at the picturesque Mill Dam in St Helens. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, they managed to reel in an impressive £830 in support of The Deafness Resource Centre. This charitable fishing competition not only showcased
- [Behind the Silence: Why D/deaf children are falling behind in early years](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/deaf-children-falling-behind-peers-in-early-years/) - “We’re failing deaf children” - that’s the blunt conclusion from the National Deaf Children’s Society after it was revealed two-thirds of deaf children in England are already behind their peers by their first year in school. Deaf children (65%) are almost twice as likely as all children (34%) to complete their first year of
- [Direct Payment support – Nathan’s Journey - Watch his video](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/direct-payment-support-nathans-journey/) - Watch Nathan sign his journey here: In October 2021, Deafness Resource Centre were approached to provide support to a young person through the Direct Payment support scheme delivered by local authorities. Direct payment support ensures that people can have the kind and amount of support they need to live their lives as fully, as
- [Attention Young Carers: Great Opportunity!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/attention-young-carers-great-opportunity/) - The Deafness Resource Centre will be hosting a Basic Sign Language Workshop on the 21st of December 4:30pm - 5:30pm at The Young Carers Centre. This will be open to anyone Year 6+ Hey there, amazing young carers of St. Helens! We've got an exciting idea for you: learning sign language. Here's why it's
- [We are proud to be Dementia Friends](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/we-are-proud-to-be-dementia-friends/) - The Deafness Resource Centre is proud to be part of Dementia Friends who help to support people living with dementia. Having just completed an informative and powerful staff training, we thank you Alzheimer's Society for the wonderful training session
- [Bridging Communities: The importance of learning BSL](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/bridging-communities-the-importance-of-learning-bsl-british-sign-language/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ custom_margin=”|-30px||-30px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-46px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] In a world where communication is everything, embracing diversity is crucial. British Sign Language (BSL) does more than facilitate conversation; it brings together two distinct communities—the hearing and the Deaf. Learning BSL isn’t just
- [Making our website accessible for all](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/making-our-website-accessible-for-all/) - Accessibility on demand Our website has just got more accessible! Over 1 billion people worldwide encounter barriers when trying to read and understand content online. This can be due to disabilities, learning difficulties, visual impairments, or if people speak English as a second language. With our new accessibility button, located top left of the header,
- [Investors in People is delighted to award DRC standard accreditation](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/investors-in-people-is-delighted-to-award-drc-standard-accreditation/) - Investors in People is delighted to award Deafness Resource Centre, a registered charity based in St Helens supporting D/deaf people across Merseyside, we invest in people, standard accreditation. It means principles and practices around supporting people are in place and everyone understands how to use them to make work better! The Deafness Resource Centre
- [Thank you Global's Make Some Noise!](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/thank-you-globals-make-some-noise/) - Today we're over the moon as we've just received £40,000 from Global's Make Some Noise to fund a new Youth Engagement role here Deafness Resource Centre! Plus £5,000 to help us through the cost of living crisis. Thank you Global's Make Some Noise and all those who donated.
- [Mayor of St Helens chooses DRC as her chosen charity](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/mayor-of-st-helens-chooses-drc-as-her-chosen-charity/) - Congratulations to Councillor Lynn Clarke on becoming the Mayor of St Helens. The Deafness Resource Centre is highly honoured to be the Mayor’s chosen charity, a massive THANK YOU from all the staff and trustees. Our Chief Officer Helen Fitzgerald and Chair Paul Steele were invited to share the Mayor’s special day and to welcome
- [Young Persons Advisory Service](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/young-persons-advisory-service/) - Deafness Resource Centre, regularly support YPAS with interpreters and communications support. Recently, this incredible young person came forward and YPAS asked them to provide their experience as deaf and autistic via video message. So, please watch or listen below to this remarkable young person share their experience at YPAS! Video link: A Deaf & Autistic
- [We've been shortlisted! Signature Hall of Fame](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/weve-been-shortlisted-signature-hall-of-fame/) - The Signature Hall of Fame is a one-off event, where we will come together for Signature’s 40th-year celebration, recognising those people who have gone above and beyond to improve deaf communication over this time. Over the 40 years we have seen so many inspiring stories and people doing amazing things to improve access for deaf
- [Summer Fayre Success](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/summer-fayre/) - Our Summer Fayre that took place on Saturday 23rd July was a huge success! The event saw local talent and stalls on site, with family-friendly activities such as face painting, tombola, and games provided. Ice creams, candy floss and refreshments were particularly popular at the fayre. “It was great to see the centre being used
- [Global's Make Some Noise will be supporting the Deafness Resource Centre](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/globals-make-some-noise-will-be-supporting-the-deafness-resource-centre/) - We’re thrilled to announce that Global's Make Some Noise will be supporting the Deafness Resource Centre. Helen Fitzgerald, Chief Officer commented “We are proud to announce that Global’s Make some noise will be supporting The Deafness Resource Centre this year, funding will help us grow the Children and Families team and carry on this vital
- [Deaf Club Train Trip to Liverpool](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/news/liverpooltraintrip/) - Some members of our Deaf Club took part in a project to provide Community Rail Lancashire an insight into their experiences whilst travelling by train. Community Rail Lancashire have published the following article. "With Northern Seedcorn funding Community Rail Lancashire has been able to take groups of British Sign Language (BSL) users out and about

## Services

- [BSL Video Translation Service](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/british-sign-language-bsl-translation-service/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ header_line_height=”1.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” locked=”off”] Make your organisation more accessible with professional British Sign Language translation Communication should be accessible to everyone. If your organisation wants to
- [Deaf Advocacy](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/deaf-advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px||0px||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”2728.3px” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/uo7DzAcjvIc” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_video src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Drop-In.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]This is a free accessible service available for: D/deaf and
- [Outreach Services](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/outreach-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The Outreach Service works within the Boroughs of St Helens, Halton, and Knowsley, and Merseyside for the I CAN project,
- [Equipment Services](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/equipment-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hearing-Equipment.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Equipment-1.jpg” title_text=”Equipment 1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What Are Environmental Aids? They are
- [Children, Young People & Families](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/children-young-people-families/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ican-600-x-600-px.png” title_text=”ICan” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vT0NYsriZ4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_heading title=”INFORMATION IN BSL VIDEO” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||14px|||”
- [Tinnitus Support](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/tinnitus-support/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Deafness Resource Centre can offer support and advice, both practical and emotional, from trained staff on ways in
- [Knowsley Deaf Service](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/knowsley-deaf-service/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90.9%” min_height=”142px” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”90px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Through a partnership with Bradbury Fields (Vision Services in Liverpool) the Deafness Resource Centre has been commissioned to provide advice and support
- [Halton Sensory Services](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/halton-sensory-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”12px|||||” custom_padding=”24px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”3725.1px” custom_margin=”0px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”6px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HALTON-SENSORY-SERVICES.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_heading title=”CALL US: 0151 329 2811″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#1791C1″ title_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”28px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”info@haltonsensoryservice.org.uk” _builder_version=”4.27.6″
- [Interpreters & Communication](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/service/interpretation-communication/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The below video is the Communication Service in BSL format[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e8OScZpe9w” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_video src=”https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Communication-Service-DRC.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px”

## Training

- [British Sign Language](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/training/british-sign-language/) - Learn British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and 2 with us.
- [Customised Training](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/training/customised-training/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Customised Training At the Deafness Resource Centre, our aim is to support you with making your organisation deaf aware and accessible for deaf and
- [Deaf Awareness Training](https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/training/deaf-awareness-training/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”11px|||||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”46px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading title=”Deaf Awareness Sessions Cover” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Deaf awareness Deaf culture Working with D/deaf people Effective communication Working with Interpreters Basic BSL (on