About MSDP

The work undertaken by the Society and its many partners to achieve improved citizenship for Deaf people has been significant. The organisation has been at the forefront of a number of unique developments encompassing:

* Communication and Information services;

* Education and Training programmes;

* Youth and Community Development initiatives; and

* Improved services

The services and programmes offered by the Society are varied in nature and content but with clear sight of the reason why the Charity was first established and continues to function today.

Through the supply of Social Work Services the Society provides essential social support on behalf of Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral local authorities, to ensure equality of customised social welfare access and service provision for Deaf residents of Merseyside.

 

Through the introduction of a range of Training, auditing and awareness raising programmes to equip staff with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise to make services more accessible to Deaf people.

 

Supplying services through the Supporting People Programme, the Society has been able to assist in supporting and empowering Deaf people in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton to take an active role within the community and live independently.

 

The development of the Environmental Aids Team has enabled the Society to improve and expand the provision of equipment to Deaf and hard of hearing people in Liverpool and Wirral.

 

Through the introduction of Youth and Community Support Services for Deaf children and their families, the Society has been able to establish a unique and much needed resource to address the previously un-met requirements of Deaf children and their families to develop communication skills, exchange experience, offer mutual support and develop a range of activities and events to extend and enrich the social and personal development programme. The youth programme also involves young people in the planning and steering of activities, addressing the barriers to participation and isolation that exist.

 

 

Through the establishment of BSL level 3 training programme and the provision of BSL level 1 and 2 courses, the Society aims to address the significant skill shortage of qualified and experienced BSL communicators and interpreters to support Deaf people in their employment and thereby breaking down or removing barriers to employment.

 

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