CASTING NOTICE

Project name: Saphír
Production company: Small Wolves Productions

We are currently developing a narrative short film set and filmed in Co. Wicklow. Filming will take place in April 2024 (tbc) and will have a duration of four days, with three days rehearsals. Rehearsals will take place in Rathnew and filming will be at various locations in the Arklow area.

We are looking for a deaf actor with the visible look of 16-24 (but they must be over 18).

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The new Irish Sign Language course starts on Wednesday, 7th February at 6:00 p.m. for 1 hour.

The class will take place at the Macro Community Resource Centre in Dublin.

Reserve your place with a €20 deposit at: www.irishdeaf.com/sign-language-classes/#isl-basic-level-1

It is a Basic ISL course with the option to study for a whole Level 1 certificate if you wish to continue after the Basic ISL course is completed. Free access to Online Basic ISL is included as part of this course.

Stephen Gilligan, our in-house ISL tutor, received his gift from his class, who recently completed the Basic ISL course. He would like to say thank you very much for this gift.

Watch this space for more classes next year!

New addition – https://shop.irishdeaf.com/pack-of-8-cerushield-disk-wax-filters

CeruShield Disk is the Phonak proprietary wax protection system, specially designed to be compatible with Phonak Lumity, Paradise and Marvel platform hearing aid SDS 4.0 receivers only.

All receivers are equipped with a CeruShield filter placed inside the receiver spout.

We suggest changing the CeruShield filter when the hearing aid volume or sound quality is reduced or if the receiver spout looks dirty.

Each CeruShield Disk has 8 fresh CeruShield wax filters and 8 positions for used filters.

We have a new addition to our range of doorbells – https://shop.irishdeaf.com/honeywell-series-9-wireless-doorbell-and-push-dc915n

Available in White or Grey, the Honeywell Series 9 wireless doorbell is the largest in the range and has a volume of up to 90bB with a wireless range of 200m. It has a halo light with selectable colours which will alert you to the presence of a visitor when the doorbell can’t be heard. This model also offers sleep mode, so you can relax free from any unwanted disturbance and a microUSB slot for an optional external supply.

Features:

  • Loud volume (up to 90dB)
  • Volume control
  • Number of chime sounds: 8
  • Bell push confidence light: yes
  • Visual alert: 7 Colour Halo/LED strobe
  • Wireless Range: 200m (Portable Doorbell) 200m (Push Button)
  • Low battery indicator
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New addition to our shop: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/geemarc-cl8700-easy-to-use-amplified-clamshell-mobile-phone

The Geemarc Amplified CL8700 Clamshell Mobile Phone is a very easy to use mobile phone with straight forward features as well as hearing aid compatibility.

This is a great option for anyone who just wants to make calls and send texts and includes peace of mind as there is an SOS button for emergency calls located on the back.

Features of the Geemarc CL8700:

  • Extra loud receiver – adjust calls to your chosen level with adjustable receiving volume of up to 40dB
  • M4/T4 Hearing Aid Compatibility
  • Easy to use keypad – large dial buttons that are high contrast with a white back light, making them easy to see
  • Loud ringer – with up to 8 ring melodies you can choose a sound to suit your level of hearing, up to 80dB
  • Vibration option for incoming calls
  • Phonebook allows for up to 2000 entries to be saved which means you can add all the important numbers you need
  • Talking keypad
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