Welcome to the
Grampian Deaf Children's Society
We are working to support deaf children, young people and their families across Aberdeen, Grampian and the North East of Scotland.
ย โ๏ธ Check out what's coming up below and if something appeals - please indicate your interest by filling in the form for that event!ย
We also encourage you to take some time to browse our site to find out more about us, and to check out some potentially useful resources too.
Also, if you would like to get to know us better, you can apply to join our private Facebook group which serves as a community for advice, support, and information sharing.
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Events & Highlights:
Register your interest now!
BSL Classes for adults and older children
These friendly class will be a great opportunity to build confidence with BSL - whether you're new to signing or are looking to improve!
(Alternate Saturdays - April through June 2026)
Register your interest now!
Play Based Learning Course
Fun and creativity shine through in this play based learning course filled with nursery rhymes, stories and other interactive fun.
This course is aimed at deaf children, their families and those that support them.
(Alternate Saturdays - April through June 2026)
Register your interest now!
Meetup at Fuzzy Ed's Soft Play
Enjoy a meet up for soft play fun! Book a space for your deaf children, sibling or CODA!
(Saturday 18th April 2026)
Registration closed.
Easter Egg Hunt at Drumshalloch Farm
A chance to meet the animals, take part in an Easter egg trail and emjoy a fun spring afternoon!
(Sunday 5th April 2026)
See what we've been getting up to!
Look Back at 2025
From our launch event, through our first BSL courses and many fun meetups - take a chance to look back!
Vision
Our Vision
A world without barriers for every deaf child and young person.
Mission
Our Mission
To overcome the social and educational barriers that hold back deaf children in the Grampian area covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
To support deaf children and young people along with their families and friends.ย
Who We Support:
- Deaf and partially hearing children and young people (aged 0 to 18)
- Children of deaf adults (CODAs)
- Their families, friends and wider communities
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These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to learn British Sign Language in a fun, welcoming environment. They are especially suited for deaf children, as well as parents, carers, and CODAs who want to build confidence in communication and connection.
For more details, click the link below where youโll find everything you need to know and can sign up to secure your place.
https://gdcs.info/bsl-courses-2026/registration/
We feel incredibly lucky to have won a ticket bundle to your Easter Trail eventโmade possible by the kindness of everyone who nominated usโand what an unforgettable experience it turned out to be!
Charlotte and the entire team went above and beyond from start to finish. From the thoughtful communication while organising our visit, to arranging an exclusive session just for our families, every detail was handled with such care, warmth, and generosity.
Yesterday was nothing short of magical. The joy, laughter, and excitement on every childโs face said it allโsmiles from beginning to end. It was so special to see our children connecting with one another, and families coming together, sharing such a wholesome and uplifting experience.
This opportunity means more than words can express. It gave our families a truly once-in-a-lifetime day, full of happiness, connection, and unforgettable memories that we will cherish forever.
Thank you for your kindness, your big hearts, and for creating such an incredible experience for us all ๐ซ
A very special shout out to Nicci and Donna for choosing to support GDCS and helping make our Easter event so special. Your kind donation of Easter eggs meant that every child attending our event today at Drumshalloch Farm went home with a smile and a treat to enjoy ๐ฃ๐ซ
Your kindness truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for your support in bringing joy to our community. Thank you again! ๐
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To everyone joining us tomorrow at the Drumshalloch Farm Easter Egg Trail โ weโre so excited to see you all! ๐ฐ๐ฅโจ
The event is going ahead as planned, and itโs shaping up to be a fantastic day full of fun and adventure. ๐ฟ๐
Of course, weโll keep an eye on the weather, and if anything changes, weโll let you know as soon as possible.
Get ready for an egg-citing timeโฆ see you soon! ๐๐ฅ๐
