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Children & Young People Service

We run activities in Birmingham for D/deaf and hard of hearing children and young people aged 8 – 18 and their siblings. We have also recently launched a Parenting Group for parents of children aged 4 and under.

Our aim is to support children and young people’s development, increase their aspirations and increase their access to social and leisure activities, enabling them to have the same level of social life more readily available to their hearing peers.

Our specialist skilled team of staff and volunteers use a total communication approach (BSL, Sign Supported English, English and objects of reference) to provide supportive, accessible events and activities designed to meet the needs of children within the Deaf community.

Weekly Youth Club

We run a weekly Youth Club for young people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing aged 8 – 14 years.

  • When: Every Wednesday from 4:30pm – 6pm during term time
  • Where: Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ. Please note activities are sometimes organised at other locations.

Please contact us for further information and to register your child to join the Youth Club.

Holiday Activities

We organise school holiday activities for D/deaf and hard of hearing children and their siblings. Activities range from arts and crafts, climbing, sailing, day trips, music sessions and so much more!

If you would like to book a place for your child, please contact us.

Parenting Group

Our parenting group offers you the chance to meet other parents and learn from each other and guest speakers. This group is for D/deaf parents with a D/deaf, hard of hearing or hearing child and for hearing parents with a D/deaf or hard of hearing child. This group is aimed at those with children aged 4 and under but parents with older children are welcome to attend.

  • When: Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 1.30pm
  • Where: Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ.

Please contact us for more information about any of these services.

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Birmingham

Opening hours
Mondays – Thursdays, 9am – 5pm. Fridays, 9am – 4:30pm.
Youth Club Wednesdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Phone
Mobile/text/video call 07872 403781
Address

Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ.

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Want to volunteer with us?

Our volunteers are invaluable and make a huge difference to our work. Whatever your skills, experience and interests, we probably have a volunteering opportunity that will suit you.

A boy with a hearing aid is sitting at the table playing a game, carefully removing bricks from a stack. A member of staff/volunteer is smiling as she watches.