Getting to know the Welsh Assembly

Over the past few years, the Welsh Assembly Government has gained more powers to make important decisions which affect the way we live in Wales.

That is why NDCS Cymru monitors developments at the Welsh Assembly. NDCS Cymru informs politicians and key decision makers about the issues that affect deaf children and their families and calls for change to improve services.

Every week, Assembly Members (AMs) get the chance to quiz the First Minister and cabinet Ministers on the issues that are important to them.

NDCS Cymru often encourages politicians to ask questions to about the issues affecting deaf children and young people.

This is the discussion between Assembly Members that takes place in the main chamber of the Senedd, known as the Siambr.

Sometimes, when the Assembly is discussing an issue of interest to deaf children and young people, NDCS Cymru sends out a briefing note to AMs.

Any Assembly Member, other than a member of the Government, can table a Statement of Opinion. Other AMs can choose to support the statement.

For example, a Statement of Opinion was tabled in 2009 calling on ITV Wales to reverse it's decision to cut signed headlines on Wales Tonight.

The All Party Deaf Group is a group of politicians and charities who are interested in creating a better world for deaf people in Wales. It is chaired by Ann Jones AM.

We meet regularly to talk about key issues affecting deaf people in Wales and to campaign for change.

NDCS Cymru often responds to Welsh Assembly Government consultations on new policies, laws, and guidance documents, which affect deaf children and young people.

NDCS Cymru is committed to working with the Welsh Assembly to tell the people in power about the issues that affect deaf children and young people in Wales.

Real life stories help us to persuade key decision makers to take action. Please help us by getting in touch and telling us about your experiences at campaigns.wales@ndcs.org.uk.

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