Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite has hailed a meeting with the local Deaf community a success. In an meeting arranged by CDA tonight, Mr Ablewhite met members of the Deaf community and listened to their concerns and stories of their experiences, mainly relating to accessibility. https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/1462558593793184/ Following the meeting he pledged to continue to
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Donation received from the Morrisons Foundation for 'Wellness workshops'.
A huge thank you to the Morrisons Foundation for their generous grant. They have donated £7,000 to pay for a series of ‘Wellness Workshops’ that we will be providing in collaboration with CPSL Mind. The workshops will be 6-week courses in Cambridge and Peterborough. More information coming soon!
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BSL Christmas Carol Service. Huntingdon, December 10th.
Come and celebrate Christmas at All Saints Church, Market Square, Huntingdon. Doors open at 2:30 PM, December 10th. Along with a deaf-led signed service, there will be mulled wine, mince pies and a buffet. Contact Jan for more details, 07593633774.
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Carers trust to provide information for Carers Rights day in November.
Carers Rights awareness day is in November and Carers Trust would like to meet us to give some information. Do you care for someone at home? Want to know your rights as a carer? Want support to complete emergency planning? Want more information? Come along to Ely drop-in at the High Flyer on 13th
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BSL Meeting with Police and Crime Commissioner
https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/1454402117942165/ Jason Ablewhite, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will meet deaf people to get their views on policing in a meeting which is the first of its kind. British Sign Language interpreters will enable Mr Ablewhite to find out the views of the deaf community for himself at the Allia Business
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Healthwatch report into deaf health launch in November
https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/1442923122423398/ Come to the launch of a new report that aims to help improve access to health and care services for deaf people, disabled people and those with sensory and learning disabilities or difficulties. The report is called ‘Accessible Information as Standard’ and brings together two separate Healthwatch projects looking at the experiences of people
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Cambridgeshire Deaf News Autumn 2017 is out now!
Our newsletter is out now! It’s been posted to hundreds of people across the areas and read by thousands of people online. It’s got news about what’s been going on, social events and how to access a range of different services. Check it out below or cda_newsletter-autumn17 [scribd id=361718872 key=key-xXc8iIRVEVIzkCYf6v6B mode=scroll]
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Free Yoga for Deaf people in Cambridge
We have teamed up with Sense and Satyam Yoga Wellbeing Centre to offer FREE Yoga sessions with a BSL interpreter. Yoga is a great way to keep both body and mind healthy. Details: At our office in Cambridge First Tuesday of the month, 12pm-1pm. Third Tuesday of the month, 1pm-2pm. Bring your own lunch
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Job available: Personal Care Assistant
Action Deafness and the Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) are working together in partnership to deliver personal care in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area to people who use sign language and have additional needs. Action Deafness are a CQC registered provider and deliver first class personal care among many other quality services. Cambridgeshire Deaf Association are
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Run the Cambridge Half Marathon for CDA and get free sign language lessons!
The Cambridge half marathon takes place March 4th. The popular event started 7 years ago and places run out fast! You can run in it and get the chance to learn sign language for free too! You will run through the beautiful streets of Cambridge and raise some crucial funds so we can provide our
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