Welcome to the 27th FEAPDA Congress!
FEAPDA is pleased to announce the 27th Federation of Associations of Teachers of the Deaf (FEAPDA) Congress is in partnership with British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (BATOD), with support from BATOD Northern Ireland, and National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
Time: 26.04. - 27.04.2024
Place: The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Congress languages: English (interpretation will be provided into International Sign, Irish Sign Language and British Sign Language )
Theme: Diversity in deaf education
Exploring the diversity of deaf learners in their many lives: implications for our knowledge and practice
Each deaf child or young person brings a unique experience to their education. The combination of their varying home cultures, their additional needs and their perspectives on their own lived experience raises questions about how to shape practice and monitor outcomes.
Time: 26.04. - 27.04.2024
Place: The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Congress languages: English (interpretation will be provided into International Sign, Irish Sign Language and British Sign Language )
Theme: Diversity in deaf education
Exploring the diversity of deaf learners in their many lives: implications for our knowledge and practice
Each deaf child or young person brings a unique experience to their education. The combination of their varying home cultures, their additional needs and their perspectives on their own lived experience raises questions about how to shape practice and monitor outcomes.
Click here to view the Congress programme timetable
Keynotes
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First keynote presenter announcement
Professor Bronagh Byrne, Queen's University Belfast Presentation topic - The Emotional Wellbeing of Deaf Children and Young People: A Case Study on the State of Deaf Children’s Rights and Responsibilities 
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Second keynote presenter announcement
Madeline Hickey and John Culhane, National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Presentation topic - Developments in Deaf Education in the Republic of Ireland: Navigating the Diverse Paths of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners 
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Third keynote presenter announcement
Saskia Damen, an Endowed Professor at the department of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen and Senior Researcher at the Kentalis Academy in the Netherlands. Presentation topic - Building Expertise with Parents of People with Deafblindness 
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Ticket info update --> SOLD OUT
Practical Informations
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Getting there:
The Grand Hotel– Rooms are available for delegates at a reduced rate (subject to availability). Please contact the hotel directly (tel:+35318450000 or [email protected] ) for more details, quoting that you are attending the 27th FEAPDA Congress. Click here to access information about getting to the Congress venue, other local accommodation options, and things to do in Ireland. Other local options:
More information about the congress programme and practicalities will be available soon – stay tuned and see you in Dublin! |
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Cancellation policy?
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Thank you to our supporters
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Silver sponsors
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Community sponsors
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Other sponsors
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Chime for sponsoring the Irish Sign Language access for the opening keynote presentation.
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Newbridge Silverware for sponsoring gifts for Keynote presenters.
Bridge Interpretating for sponsoring the Irish Sign Language access for the closing keynote presentation.
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