Today I had the privilege of supporting our members Deaf Village North West and Sharon Plunkett of Rush Hey Consultancy Ltd at their first business networking event. And I can hand on heart say, it was a life-changing experience. The Deaf Community, with their resilience, passion, and talent, delivered a message that will forever resonate with me and left me feeling part of something really special! Through the power of performing arts, they communicated a moving message of unity, strength, and the universal language of the human spirit! Not gonna lie, there were moments of tears from everyone as we watched them bring this powerful message to life. Their ability to convey emotions and stories, without the use of sound was incredible! Paul Plunkett, deputy editor at BBC Newsround shared his story of bringing BSL to Newsround to ensure deaf children across the UK can access up to date and current news as we do! It made me realise just how much we take the gift of sound for granted in our daily lives and has given me a renewed appreciation for the power of #diversity and #inclusion. It reminded me that we all have unique strengths to bring to the table, and it’s when we come together and embrace these differences that we truly shine!
Celebrating 20 wonderful years of support for our Deaf community!
The Deaf Village
As a Deaf-led organisation, we develop, operate, and manage a variety of services that promote inclusion within local communities and beyond.
Our unique support package model
Our Deaf Hub offers a unique support package for our Deaf Clients.
Each client that is referred or comes to us for support is matched with a native Deaf Wellbeing Officer, who offers a full communication support package, they also act as a role model for the Deaf client to enable them support and access to goods, services, education, training and employment.
We are beyond proud to announce our CEO as the winner of the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2024!
Debra attended a ceremony in central London today, hosted by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and Sir Stelios, founder of easyJet!
The award comes with £40,000 worth of funding, that will go towards the restoration and rebuild of the 18th century ruins that lie within our Deaf village. This will provide a state-of-the-art facility for the town including a post-16 education centre, for Deaf individuals.
Thank you Debra for your continued dedication and commitment towards a more inclusive society for our Deaf community
Our Deaf Hub
Our approach is simple and it’s at the heart of everything we do. It’s all about you!
We’ll work alongside you to help you decide what support you want when you want it, and what you want to change and achieve, so you can reach your goals, and live every single day the way you want to.
Here is Nick Cash, the Deaf Village Manager to explain a little bit about our wonderful deaf hub and why it is so important for our community.
Our White House
The White House is a historic 17th Century cottage, in the beautiful woodland valley on the cusp of Pleasington. A peaceful, beautiful place of safety and comfort and endless possibility.
The White House offers a secure, stable, communal living environment for residents with complex care needs not otherwise catered for across the usual strands of care provision.
Spotlight on Shamsul
Meet Shamsul – We asked him to tell us his story about his time at Our Deaf Hub.
What past clients, service users and visitors have said about us
Visited the deaf village through training with work. Really enjoyed the day, it was a real eye opener into the lives of those living with a sensory impairment. Had the opportunity to look around the White House, gardens and was introduced some of the residents. The staff are very knowledgeable, welcoming and would recommend that anyone visit the village to have a general chat or simply to have a look at the great service they provide
Fantastic resource for both local people and from around the region. Offers a safe, welcoming experience to all. Amazing facilities in a great woodland surrounding giving it an almost magical feeling. Helpful & friendly staff make it a first class provider.
We visited the deaf hub to join in the Easter hunt. All I can say is everyone was fantastic. Both our kids really enjoyed their time hunting and the crafts afterwards. The staff and helpers were all amazing.
Absolutely stunning place!! All credits to Debra Cartilidge owner, and her team for supporting wonderful opportunitiies for deaf young people!!
