SUPPORTING DEAF CHILDREN
AND THEIR FAMILIES
IN DORSET
Welcome to the Dorset Deaf Children's Society website. We are a registered charity who organise events and activities to enable children and young people with a hearing loss, parents and families to meet each other and share their experiences and also have some fun!
We provide grants and equipment for children with a hearing loss and their families and also provide information to help families make informed choices for their children's education and welfare.
Membership is free for all families with a child or young person with a hearing loss living in Dorset or for supporters of children and young people with a hearing loss and their families living in Dorset.
If you wish to join Dorset Deaf Children's Society
please contact Shirley Sorbie on 01202 571089
or email info@dorsetdcs.co.uk
for a DDCS membership form.​
If you become a member of National Deaf Children's Society that does not make you an automatic member of
Dorset Deaf Children's Society and vice versa.
We have seperate memberships.
To view the DDCS Mission Statement please click on this link:
View the DDCS Constitution - voted in at the 2009 AGM. Click on the link to the right.
In line with The National Deaf Children's Society guidelines the Dorset Deaf Children's Society have adopted their Safeguarding Policy. The policy is based on NDCS guidelines and can be accessed by clicking on the link to the right.
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The person responsible for implementing these guidelines is Katie Bray, Safeguarding Officer
To view the DDCS Privacy Policy please click on this link:
To view the DDCS Equality and Diversity Policy please click on this link:
To view the DDCS Complaints and Feedback Policy please click on this link:
To view the DDCS Social Media Policy please click on this link:
We are associated with the National Deaf Childrens Society.
To view their website use this link - http://www.ndcs.org.uk
Adventure Wonderland 2012
On Tuesday 3rd April, during the Easter holidays, DDCS members arrived at Adventure Wonderland for a great day out. The weather forecast was looking a bit dodgy but nothing like the snow that the north of England and Scotland were experiencing that day. This did not put anyone off and 143 members turned up!
DDCS had not been to the park at this time of year before as we have usually visited during the February half term as they have a large indoor play area more suitable for that time of year.
It did not disappoint, with over 28 fantastic rides and attractions throughout the park to entertain. From speedy rides like Turbo Teacups and Wild Bill’s Runaway Train through to more gentle rides like Curvy Caterpillars and Flying Elephants plus Animals Cuddle Corner. The indoors Wild Thing! Aztec play centre was packed with imaginative activities and there was a maze for all the family to experience. There was also regular appearances of all the Alice in Wonderland characters and the Mad Hatter Magic Show to keep the children entertained.
Some members met up for a picnic lunch which gave families a chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Unfortunately this was the time when the clouds came over and it decided to rain, so it was a quick dash for cover. But this did not spoil the day and everyone had a brilliant time!
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