FRIENDS FOR YOUNG DEAF
PEOPLE (FYD)Friends for Young Deaf People (FYD) is a unique partnership between deaf and
hearing people. FYD is a UK registered charity, run by deaf and hearing people
for deaf and hearing people. Founded over 20 years ago it aims to promote an
active partnership between deaf and hearing people to enable young deaf people
to develop themselves and become active members of society. The partnership is
achieved through professional programmes of participation, initiative,
leadership and ambassador training. FYD works to ensure the following. The partnership is promoted through Friendship. - Deaf people take the lead in shared responsibility as volunteers and staff
work together to achieve the aim.
- Positive role models are provided for both deaf and hearing people.
The partnership focuses on work with young people. - Deaf and hearing young people share in activities which promote effective
communication and self-confidence.
- Deaf and hearing young people train together to develop a variety of
personal, leadership and work skills.
The partnership acknowledges Deafness as a key issue. - Deaf and hearing people can choose how they communicate through 'total
communication'.
- Deaf people overcome disadvantage by developing skills and hearing people
become more aware so that both can be equal partners with equal opportunities
Friends for Young Deaf People (FYD)
East Court Mansion
College Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3LT  01342 323444
 01342 410232
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