Caranua

Caranua set up by the Government An independent body To support people who were abused in insitution as children in Ireland received award from Redress Board or Court People who meet above are eligible Known as survivors of abuse – Not Victims They survived against abuse A chance to have better life

Students complete first ever university course delivered through Irish Sign Language

The first group of students in Ireland to complete their course through Irish Sign Language have been awarded a Certificate in Equality Studies from University College Dublin. The 24 students from Dublin, Meath, Monaghan, Limerick, Kildare and Kerry attended classes on Saturdays during term time over the course of 2 years. Further read at: www.ucd.ie/news/2014/04APR14/030414-Students-complete-first-ever-course-delivered-through-Irish-Sign-Language.html

See Hear: Are deaf people being let down in hospitals?

Deaf people have been going on record about difficult experiences they’ve had in hospitals due to lack of sign language interpreters. See Hear looks at three cases where this trauma could have been avoided had sign language interpreters, or other communication support, been provided. Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-26953771