Jul102007
Change The Life Of A Deaf Child
We all enjoy our music each and every day of our lives. We are all guilty of taking it for granted that we have our ability to hear. I’d like you all to just take a moment to think about those that are not fortunate enough to have ever heard a single beat of music.
I really do not know what I would have done with myself if I was born deaf. I certainly would not hve the fantastic DJ lifestyle I currently live. Yet there are thousands of deaf people in the UK living a silent life.
As it happens, my own brother is profoundly deaf and has been since birth. He has accomplished so much in his life and I am extremely proud of him.
I would like to take the opportunity to point you in the direction of the NDCS. The NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to the support of all deaf children and young deaf people, their families and professionals working with them.
The NDCS provide emotional and practical support through their freephone helpline, their network of trained support workers, their wide range of other support services and their publications and website.
The NDCS is there to help with welfare rights and benefit claims, making education choices, advising on health, audiology and technology, or simply provide someone to talk to.
Please take a moment of your time to register your support on their web site.
Did you know..?
- There are 35,000 deaf children in the UK
- 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents with little or no experience of deafness
- Many families struggle to communicate effectively with their deaf child
- 40% of deaf children have additional needs
- Three babies are born deaf every day
