Our work
Inclusion: belonging, everywhere
Belonging happens in the playground, at the sports club and at the village festival, not only at school.
What it means
Social inclusion means that children with hearing loss join the same activities as other children, with the adjustments they need, and also meet others who share their experience.
Why it matters
Friendships and shared activities build confidence for life. Children who feel they belong dare to try more.
Our aims
- Support sports, cultural and leisure activities where deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing children take part together.
- Raise awareness among clubs, communes and event organisers.
- Give children and teenagers with hearing loss chances to meet each other, and to meet adults who have walked the same path.
What you can do, as a coach, neighbour or friend
- Get the child's attention before you speak, and face them.
- Use gestures, demonstrations and written rules.
- Ask the child what helps. They are the expert.