Philosophy

We believe that the vast majority of deaf children can learn to listen and talk

We believe that all parents of deaf children should be given this option

Aims:

1. To promote the education of hearing impaired children through the use of their residual hearing capacity and through the development of a naturally spoken language
2. To advance, by research and education, teachers, parents and others involved in the development of hearing-impaired children by training and teaching them the various techniques involved in the auditory acquisition of spoken language by hearing impaired children
3. To promote the education and training of hearing impaired people in particular in the field of further and higher education and employment opportunities and to promote public education about the needs of such people in those areas.

DELTA offers:

• Literature and research on the Natural Aural Approach.
• Information days and meetings across the country, including our annual Summer Schools to guide the whole family in their skills and techniques. Please refer to CURRENT EVENTS.
• Training courses for practitioners.
• Advice to Local Authorities and other Government bodies.
• Information to doctors and other health professionals.
• Fundraising events throughout the year.