Online Information and Advice Sessions
We have a range of free online events that you can join. You'll be able to get lots of information, join discussions with other families, and ask questions to our experts.
As long as you have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with an internet connection, you'll be able to join.
You don't need any previous experience of the topics covered in these events. You can join in as much or as little as you like. We'll send you everything you need to know to be able to join.
Places at these events are limited, so booking in advance is essential.
Managing Feelings
- Wednesday 20 March
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 8 years
Childhood is the best time to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and resilience. By giving deaf children the tools and language they need to recognise and express their feelings we can lay the foundations for strong emotional and mental health.
Join this session to learn how to explore feelings with your child and to practise acknowledging and accepting your child’s feelings. We’ll also discuss the importance of recognising and labelling feelings, and practise using different strategies to express feelings.
Overcoming Sleep Issues
- Monday 25 March
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children aged 0 to 16 years.
Led by our resident sleep expert, this session will help you understand the causes of sleep issues for deaf children and provide some ways to overcome them.
Understanding Parenting Styles
- Wednesday 27 March
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 8 years
In this session, you’ll have the chance to explore your own parenting style, the needs behind behaviour, and some strategies for managing and changing unacceptable behaviour.
We use different parenting styles at different times. There are no rights and wrongs; every family will have different rules or boundaries because we all have different values. By the end of this session, you’ll understand different parenting styles and how they can impact deaf children.
All About Benefits
- Tuesday 16 April
- 1pm to 2pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 15 years
In this session, you'll learn more about the benefits available for deaf children, how to apply, and other benefits that you and your family could access.
Early Learning
- Tuesday 30 April
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 3 years
This session will help you explore how you can best support your baby or toddler to learn. Find out about the importance of everyday communication and pick up some tips on play and enjoying books together.
Tech and Apps for Early Years
- Tuesday 11 June
- 1pm to 2pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 5 years
Join our technology expert to learn about how technology can support your child during their early years. They will share useful information and advice on different types of hearing tech, such as apps and radio aids.
Exploring Deaf Identity
- Monday 17 June
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 16 years
At this session, deaf presenters will tell you about what deaf identity means to them, along with their influences, successes and challenges. Plus, one of our family presenters will share their child’s journey with you.
Choosing a Primary school
- Tuesday 25 June
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 2.5 to 4 years
Join our education experts as we explore how to choose the right school for your child.
Real-life Experiences
- Monday 1 July
- 7pm to 8pm
- Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 16 years
At this session, deaf presenters will tell you about their achievements and how they got there. Plus, one of our family presenters will share their child’s journey with you.
Communication support for our events
We'll have experts on hand to support you in joining the event online. You can also watch or download our guide to joining our online events.
Zoom auto-generated captions and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be available.
If you have any questions or require any other communication or language support, please email [email protected].