Royal Association for Deaf people

Royal Association for Deaf people

Non-profit Organizations

Colchester, Essex 3,721 followers

A future of opportunity, achievement and equality for deaf people

About us

Providing services to deaf people in their first or preferred language; usually British Sign Language (BSL) Services: Advice and Employability Advocacy and Wellbeing Consultancy DeafAdvance Training Centre Independent Living Interpreting and Communication Translation YouthAdvance Our Vision: A future of opportunity, achievement and equality for deaf people Founded in 1841, RAD is one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK. We are proud of our heritage and are passionate about making sure that RAD continues to develop so that it remains relevant to the needs and aspirations of deaf people. For more information, please visit our website: www.royaldeaf.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1081949 | Company registered in England No. 3973353 | Founded 1841 | Patron: His Majesty King Charles III

Website
http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Colchester, Essex
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1841
Specialties
Advocacy, Employment and Skills, Information, Advice and Guidance, Independent Living, Communication Services, Training, Deaf Awareness, Interpreting, Translation, Sign Language, British Sign Language, Employability, Consultancy, Translating, Mental Health First Aid, ILM, BSL courses, Deaf Awareness, and Deaf Awareness Training

Locations

  • Primary

    Block F, Parkside Office Village, Knowledge Gateway, Nesfield Road

    Colchester, Essex CO4 3ZL, GB

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Employees at Royal Association for Deaf people

Updates

  • FREE BSL Level 1 courses. In partnership with Professional Training Solutions, our next round of free BSL Level 1 courses 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/ep8zF8z5 🤝 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.

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  • 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 communicationservices@royaldeaf.org.uk. • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 🎶🎄✨ 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!

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  • 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 bslcourses@royaldeaf.org.uk 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

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  • 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 bslcourses@royaldeaf.org.uk 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

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  • 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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  • ✉️ Our newsletter is landing this morning - if you aren't already subscribed, you can sign up on our website: https://lnkd.in/eNDjeQah

    RAD are launching our brand-new newsletter on Monday! Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with exclusive updates, information on upcoming courses and events, and all the insights you don’t want to miss. 📰💡 👉 If you haven't already, you can sign up via our website: https://lnkd.in/eNDjeQah

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