Reach Deaf Services
Our Mission
To be a leading organisation, combining our experience, skills and expertise, in the provision of quality services through ISL to enable our service users in the Deaf Community to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
We create an environment where every Deaf Child and Adult is empowered to live the life of their choice and has the best opportunity to be successful and independent through equal access.empowered to live the life of their choice and has the best opportunity to be successful and independent through equal access.
Our Values
To be a leading organisation, combining our experience, skills and expertise, in the provision of quality services through ISL to enable our service users in the Deaf Community to reach their full potential.
overview
- We strive to serve the interests of people with diverse Deaf identities who are members of the Deaf Community
- We are fully committed to working in partnership with the Deaf Community, with people of diverse Deaf identities, with other organisations representing the interests of Deaf people, and with public sector bodies in representing and serving the interests of all Deaf people
- We promote the highest professional and ethical standards and strive for excellence in all areas of activity in serving the interests of Deaf people
The Deaf Community is defined as a group of people who share a visual perception of the world, a common cultural and social experience and use a common language.This includes people who are Deaf, their families and hearing people who share the above experiences and understanding. A Deaf person is someone who is either Deaf or Hard of Hearing and considers themselves to be part of the Deaf Community.
history
The Catholic Institute for the Deaf (CID) was established as a charitable institution in 1845.
In 2007, the name was changed to the Catholic Institute for Deaf people (CIDP). It is an amalgamation of a number of different activities. In September 2021 we rebranded as Reach Deaf Services.
The original establishment of a residential service for Deaf and Deaf Blind Adults in Stillorgan known as St Josephs House;
The boys and girls school for the Deaf originally set up by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters and now brought together under the name of the Holy Family School for the Deaf. Reach Deaf Services also has boarding facilities which provide accommodation for children.
The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop Farrell, is the President of the company and appoints one third of the Board members, including the Chairperson.
Unit 28B,
+353 (0) 93 52467
