What we do
West Scotland Deaf Children’s Society supports D/deaf children and young people and their families in the West of Scotland.
We can help with...
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Initial diagnosis
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Understanding your child’s deafness
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Understanding available support
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Connecting families
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Opportunities for D/deaf children to socialise with each other and create friendships
Our services
Family Support Service
Through one-to-one support, we can help you to:
- cope with initial diagnosis
- understand terminology and the professionals you will deal with
- understand what level of support your child is entitled to in Education
- understand what benefits you may be entitled to for your child.
Clubs, events and activities
We have special events and activities throughout the year which include a weekly Kids’ Club during term time, Youth Group, monthly Baby and Toddler Group, summer trips, Halloween and Christmas parties and trips to the Christmas pantomime.
Information and resources
Our knowledgeable staff team have created resources to help parents to understand deafness, and how to support their children.
Who we help
We offer help and support for families with D/deaf children in the West of Scotland, covering twelve local authorities:
- Argyll & Bute
- East Ayrshire
- North Ayrshire
- South Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- West Dunbartonshire
- North Lanarkshire
- South Lanarkshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Inverclyde
- Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
Get in touch today
Our friendly team are here to listen.