Chime - National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People

17/06/2026

📢 DARE Review Consultation Now Open

The DARE system is currently under review, and a public consultation is taking place.

This is an opportunity to share your views and help shape the future of the programme.

🗓️ Closing date: 10 July

📄 Questionnaire:https://accesscollege.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DARE_Review_Survey_Question_Preview_Public.pdf

Please consider taking part and sharing your feedback.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

☀️🐑 Chime Summer Family Event – Busy Barn Mini Farm! 🐐🚜

Join us for a fun-filled summer day at Busy Barn Mini Farm, where families can enjoy meeting the animals, exploring the farm, and spending time together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

📅 When: 22nd July 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Where: Busy Barn Mini Farm, Leperstown, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, X91 D525
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: Families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
💶 Cost: €5 per child
🎟️ RSVP: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSddRCuEWm7YWd.../viewform

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌞🐾

12/06/2026

It’s Summertime in Chime and the BreakAway Weekend is back again, this time in Ballyhass Adventure Centre in Mallow, Cork!

More details below:

🗓️ Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026

📍 Ballyhass Adventure Centre, Mallow, Cork

👥 Ages 18-25 years

💰 €170 per person – includes accommodation, food & activities

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JsNt0zGWFU2-VEgXWh3lBnHZJJOzC9dEizgI_RjGKw1UNUU0UTJGQlI3NEk4TkhNWDZYUlAzTzBQUS4u
Pay here: https://shop.chime.ie/products/breakaway-weekend-2026

🚍Bus details:
On Friday 10th July, bus will depart from DVI at 12:30 PM sharp. Please give yourselves enough time to get to DVI as the bus will be leaving at this time. Bus will arrive in Ballyhass at 4 PM on Friday 10th July.
On Sunday 12th July, bus will depart from Ballyhass at 12:30 PM and will arrive back in DVI at 4 PM.
Contact [email protected] or 087 969 7304 to put your name on the list.
No extra charge for the bus and seats are first come first serve.

12/06/2026

✨ Offaly Disability Awareness Week 2026 ✨

Chime Tullamore was delighted to take part in Offaly Disability Awareness Week.

Our team hosted an Open Day, welcoming members of the public to learn more about Chime's services and supports for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. We also held a Free Hearing Test Day, providing an opportunity for people to check their hearing health and access information and advice.

In addition, we were pleased to support the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) by delivering an Assistive Technology Workshop, showcasing technology and tools that can help improve communication, accessibility, and independence.

A big thank you to everyone who visited, participated, and helped make the week such a success.

Offaly Public Participation Network

12/06/2026

🎉 Calling all Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teens! 🎉

Join Chime for an exciting afternoon of fun, teamwork, and adventure at GoQuest Arena Carrickmines!

📅 When: 19th June
⏰ Time: 12:45pm – 3:00pm
📍 Where: GoQuest Arena Carrickmines, Unit 6 Ballyogan Business Park, Ballyogan Road, Carrickmines, Dublin D18 CF57
👥 Who: Teenagers aged 13–17 years who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
💶 Cost: €20 per person

Your ticket includes:
✅ Access to all 29 challenge rooms
🍕 3 slices of pizza
🥤 A drink

🎟️ Register here: https://www.chime.ie/News-and-Events/Events/Details/chimes-teenage-event-in-goquest

📧 For any queries, contact [email protected]

10/06/2026

📢 Have Your Say on the ISL Social Inclusion Voucher Scheme

Slis Ireland is conducting an evaluation of the ISL Social Inclusion Voucher Scheme (2023–2026) and wants to hear from you.

There are several ways to participate:

✅ Complete the online survey (takes 10 minutes)
✅ Submit your feedback in an ISL video
✅ Complete the survey via Zoom in ISL with Paul
✅ Express your interest in joining a focus group discussion

🔗 Find out more and take part here: https://slis.ie/evaluation-of-the-isl-social-inclusion-voucher-scheme-2023-2026/

📧 To submit an ISL video, arrange a Zoom interview, or join a focus group, contact Paul Ginnell at: [email protected]

The aim is to collect and assess the scheme’s value in the Deaf community and to identify any changes needed to improve the scheme going forward.

09/06/2026

One of our values in Chime we live by is “Together is Better”.

Chime and RehabCare in Kilkenny recently collaborated to provide one of our Deaf client’s a 12 week work experience opportunity with Mr Price on the Gaol Road in Kilkenny.

Chime delivered a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness information training session to staff and managers in Mr Price in January in advance of this client starting her placement and facilitated another session on the 3rd of June with a group of 15 programme facilitators, CE Scheme support workers and managers from RehabCare Kilkenny and Carlow.

We strive to keep building meaningful relationships, create more accessible and inclusive workplaces and serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

09/06/2026

🚨 Final Call! 🚨

There’s still time to nominate Chime for the AIB Community Fund, but nominations are closing soon!

If Chime has supported you, your family, or someone you know, we would be incredibly grateful for your nomination.

👉 Nominate Chime here: https://aib.ie/personal-forms/community-fund?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/06/2026

🌞🎉 Join Us at Chime’s Summer Family Event! 🎉🌞

We’re delighted to invite families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to a fun-filled morning at The Kildare Maze!

📅 Saturday, 18 July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 The Kildare Maze, Ballinafagh, Prosperous, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 V046

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to connect with other families on a similar journey, while children make new friends and enjoy a fantastic day of fun and adventure.

🎯 Activities include:
🌿 Hedge Maze
🪵 Wooden Maze
⛳ Crazy Golf
🏃 Obstacle Course
🧺 Picnic Area
⚡ Zip Wire

🥪 Families are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

💶 Cost: €5 per person attending

Register here: https://www.chime.ie/News-and-Events/Events/Details/family-event-at-the-kildare-maze

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙