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Our Objectives

The objectives below describe what the association aims to achieve.

Proposed objectives

  • Promote awareness and respect for Irish Sign Language and Deaf culture.
  • Create welcoming spaces where Deaf young people can meet, connect and build friendships.
  • Support young people to develop confidence, leadership and life skills.
  • Encourage accessible communication in community, education and public life.
  • Give Deaf young people a voice in decisions that affect them.
  • Work respectfully with families, educators and other organisations.

A note on this wording

This page sets out the association's proposed approach. Wording will be confirmed against the organisation's governing documents before it is treated as formal policy.

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