Royal Association for Deaf people

RAD will be closed for the festive break from 5pm on Friday 20 December, and will resume normal service on Monday 6 January. This includes our live chat service.⬇️

A message from TeamRAD 🎄. See you in 2025 💫

RAD will be closed for the festive break from 5pm on Friday 20 December, and will resume normal service on Monday 6 January. This includes our live chat service. During this period, we will only operate our vital Independent Living support appointments and emergency interpreting service. ℹ️ Accessing RAD’s services during the festive season ℹ️ • To book an emergency or last-minute interpreter or other form of communication support during this time, please contact 07974 325 563 (SMS/voice). Any non urgent requests outside of this period should be emailed to [email protected]. • For urgent enquiries regarding our Independent Living service please contact 07467 914 175. 🚨 If you have an emergency during the festive period🚨 • Emergency services can be contacted using 999 BSL: https://lnkd.in/dfMdUQ2G • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text DEAF to 85258 for free immediate support from SHOUT

We are delighted to announce that our next round of FREE BSL Level 1 courses, in partnership with @protrainuk, are now open for sign up. ⭐ Starting in January 2025 - BSL Level 1 for: - parents and carers of deaf people who live in London - deaf people who live in London - hearing people who are unemployed or on a low income, and live in London Head over to our website to apply today (clink the link in bio, or go to): https://lnkd.in/embGV5Px 🤝 RAD & PTS: RAD and PTS’ partnership will provide deaf people with a wide range of opportunities to fast-track learning, development and qualifications, enabling them to excel. This partnership will also provide the opportunity for more people to learn BSL, improving access for the deaf community and providing BSL training to families.

🎶🎄✨ A magical morning at the Christmas Carol service for Deaf and Deafblind people at Chelmsford Cathedral! It was a joy to come together to celebrate the festive season in true BSL style. Our CEO, Mark Wheatley, opened the service with an inspiring speech, followed by readings, and BSL carols performed by church groups and local schools. Well done everyone 😃. Thank you to everyone who joined us, signed and sang along, and helped make this a memorable morning. Wishing you all a warm and joyful holiday season!

Last chance! The sale of our BSL courses and Deaf Awareness training ends at midnight tonight.

RAD's Black Friday sale has landed! For 7 days only, you can enjoy discounts on our Deaf Awareness Training and BSL Level 1 and 2 courses. Don’t miss out - spaces are limited, and these offers won’t last! 👇 ▪️12 December: Deaf Awareness Training (online) Only £35 (reduced from £55) ▪️January 2025: BSL Level 1 course (Colchester or online) Only £445 (reduced from £495) ▪️January 2025: BSL Level 2 course (online) Only £675 (reduced from £695) To sign up - send a BSL video or email to [email protected] midnight on Friday 6 December! Quote 'RADBLACKFRIDAY' to receive the discount. To find out more about all the courses, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e-SKXi35

There are just two days left to apply to join TeamRAD as an Outreach Advice Worker. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the deaf community. Based out of our London office and traveling to locations across the region, you’ll be the bridge for deaf individuals seeking accessible information, advice and guidance. If you're within commuting distance to London and are a proactive, people person with a caring nature, we’d love to have you on board. ✍️ Apply today and join TeamRAD to support, uplift and create positive change for the deaf community: :https://lnkd.in/ezdEpehf

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