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
Laser Quest 2015
During February half-term 60 children and young people accompanied by their parents/guardians, descended on Bournemouth Laser Quest for an afternoon of fun!
Laser Quest is in essence a game of tag with a twist! Upon entering the air lock they were equipped with a Laser Quest Pack and Gun that has flashing lights on the front, back, shoulders and on the sides and front of the gun. When they shoot a laser beam is projected towards the target and when they are shot the pack is deactivated for 4 seconds. Points are awarded every time someone zaps another player, with points deducted every time they are zapped. At the end of each game the player gets a score card which shows them what they have scored.
After being split into two groups and choosing their playing names (there were some very interesting names!), they played three games each. Free drinks were available between games and parents were able to relax with a drink and a chat.
Click on an image below to view in full...
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