NDCS Technology Test drive

Last month the NDCS Listening Bus came to Peterborough. They shared information about the NDCS Technology Test Drive. This loan service offers deaf children and their families throughout the UK the opportunity to borrow radio aids and other equipment to assess in the comfort of their own homes and at school.

Technology Test drive is provided to members free of charge so, if you are interested, please contact our Freephone Helpline on 0808 800 8880 or email helpline@ndcs.org.uk.

Alternatively, you can see what is available online and download the application forms you need.

http://www.ndcs.org.uk/family_support/how_ndcs_can_help/grants_and_equipment/technology_test_drive/

NDCS Listening Bus - Peterborough

This week the NDCS Listening Bus is coming to Peterborough. A busy day is planned for the NDCS staff. Parent and school staff are invited to drop in the two sessions running from 3pm.

For further details contact T Quail - tquail@jackhunt.net

Listening Bus Promo POSTER A4 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Campaign against cuts to education needs you!

NDCS are looking for your help to get 100,000 signatures to force the government to protect specialist services for deaf children. NDCS's recent report shows that services are being cut and threatened all across the country putting deaf children's futures in jeopardy. 

In Peterborough, the latest news is that the budget for deaf children is being increased and no staff cuts are planned in either the education or health service relating to services for deaf children - although NDCS are keeping tabs on the situation with a review due on 2012-13. The news is similar in the Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire areas. Check out your area on the cuts map.

Despite the reasonably positive news in our areas at the moment. The axe could fall at any time and has already in many areas of the UK with consequences for the future of deaf children. It's important that we keep the pressure on.

NDCS have nearly 17,000 signatures already, and to keep the momentum going they'’ve decided to hit the road with the NDCS Listening Bus. 100,000 signatures will force the Government to debate the issue in Parliament and intervene where councils are making harmful cuts. NDCS need PDDCS support to get the signatures - are you in?

The Bus will be in Theatre Plain at The Forum in Norwich city centre, Saturday 15^th December, from 10am to 4pm and they’re looking for people to come along on the day and collect signatures. Everyone is welcome for the whole day, but NDCS say that they appreciate that Saturdays are busy so even if you can only spare an hour, or just want to come and show support, they would really appreciate your help! Children are also very welcome.

Everyone who volunteers to help gather signatures will be given a T-shirt and clear instructions about what to do on the day. There will also be a short session from 10am to 10.30am to provide those who are interested with some more background to the petition and some campaigns hints and tips. Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed and refreshments provided.

If you can't make it to Norwich, you can also promote the campaign by sharing this story or posting the link to the petition on your Facebook wall or via twitter. 100,000 signatures is possible - but only if you can do something to help too.