Help us make a difference! Deaf Action are looking for experienced professionals to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for motivated individuals who share our values and are enthusiastic about improving the quality and conditions of life for deaf people. Due to the ageing population it is expected that the number of deaf and hard of hearing people will increase by 78% by 2030, the fastest growing single disability. Deaf Action are building capacity, establishing a firm infrastructure and embarking on a new strategy to make sure the organisation is future ready to meet this increased ..read more

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During the festive period some of our services will be closed or operating reduced services. Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Edinburgh Office Closed from 17:00 Tuesday 24th December 2019 – 09:00 Friday 3rd January 2020 Communication Interpreting Agency (CIA) Will still be running over the festive period. You can book an interpreter by texting our bookings team on 07860018761. Additionally, there will be an Interpreter drop-in sessions at the following times at our Edinburgh Office, Albany Street. Tuesday 24th Dec  10:00 – 12:00 Friday 27th Dec  10:00 – 12:00 Tuesday 31st Dec  10:00 – 12:00 Fri ..read more

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EdSign is pleased to welcome Jack Speirs and Mitchell Graham. Jack and Mitchell will provide insights to the challenges faced by deaf children and their families, and how each project works to support them in overcoming barriers. Jack will share his experiences as Youth Work Coordinator for Deaf Action, and Mitchell his work as Transitions Officer with the BDA and their Deaf Roots and Pride project. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the topics raised. We look forward to welcoming you at Deaf Action’s Social Club. Click here for more information and to ..read more

A massive thanks goes out to Nicky Hancock for completing The Rat Ultra Tour of  Edinburgh to raise money for Deaf Action’s Youth Club. The run, that starts at the famous Royal Mile, is over a grilling 57K through the City and is said to be like no other! And if that wasn’t enough…… Nicky will also be completing the London Marathon in April. You can read Nicky’s story and show support here ..read more

From the 1st of November all our services currently held at Sangobeg House, Dundee will be moving! We have found a fantastic new home for our Lipreading Classes and Evergreen Club at the Brooksbank Community Centre. Located in the East of Dundee with good transport links,  the  warm and friendly hub even boasts a café serving delicious refreshments! Our office staff will be relocated just a 3-minute drive up the road at The Scotty Centre, but we are sure you will often see their friendly faces joining you at the Brooksbank Centre!  We look forward to seeing you there! New address: Brooksbank C ..read more

Located in our Head Office in the heart of Edinburgh’s the city centre, we have a fantastic bar and large social area, ideal for events or community groups to meet. Currently the Edinburgh Deaf Sports & Social Club (EDSSC) holds a premises bar licence for an area within our Deaf Action head office at 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh.  However, we have requested that EDSSC transfers over the licence to ourselves (who own the building and employ all bar staff) so that we can open the space to other groups when EDSSC does not use it. Philip Gerrard CEO stated: ‘Currently EDSSC use the room one af ..read more

Do you have a few hours to spare each week? We are looking for volunteers from the local community to dedicate their time and enthusiasm to making our charity shop in South Queensferry a success. The shop, that is solely managed and run by a friendly group of volunteers, is located on South Queensferry picturesque High Street. It boasts a range of items including ladies’ clothes, textiles, toys accessories and books. You can call into our shop for an informal chat with the manager or call us on 03030 401 761 Help a little… make a big difference ..read more