Welcome to APODC
There are around 1,000 deaf children living in the Auckland area, including some with additional physical and learning difficulties. 90% of deaf children are born into hearing families, and the majority attend mainstream school, where they may be the only deaf child.
Deaf children face very real challenges associated with being in a world designed for hearing people. Communication difficulties and isolation are common experiences, which are also profoundly felt by families and whānau.
When deaf children, youth, and their families connect, things look very different. APODC helps them connect and provides social activities, support, advice and parental education. Please help us reach more families of deaf children, so they too can receive our support.
Family Social Events
PARENT EDUCATION & RESOURCE LIBRARY
We use our networks to plan information sessions each year, where parents and caregivers can find out about topics that are important to them. Resources our catalogued on the online library so that families can find the information that they need, when they need to find it…
APODC runs a program for youth aged 12 years and up, providing opportunities to develop confidence and explore identity. Youth enjoy building relationships with peers, and older role models. APODC also runs regular coffee groups for those with young deaf children…
We partner with lots of other organisations including, Advisors on Deaf Children, Kelston Deaf Education Centre, and Auckland Deaf Society, so that parents and caregivers can access other supports, without having to hunt!…
SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
APODC offers a one-off scholarship to full members, attending secondary school to help them achieve something important to them. We can also link you to funding via Deaf Children New Zealand, and other sources….
What's On
Bringing families together to build positive nurturing relationships, with special activities just for them
Register now to attend the fourth and final webinar in our online series hosted by Clare Best of Raising Bilinguals – Reading Hacks and Strategies
Date: Sunday 13th October
Duration: 45 minutes (plus 15 mins for Q&A)
Start Time: 7pm
This webinar is a must-attend event for parents eager to enrich their child’s language and literacy development through simple, yet effective reading strategies. From enhancing signed and spoken language skills to fostering decoding abilities, phonological awareness, vocabulary expansion, and comprehension, Clare will unpack a series of powerful techniques that can transform your reading time with your child into a rich and rewarding learning experience for both you and them.
Date: October
Time: TBC
Venue: Rainbow’s End
More info to come…
