CommunityK

Drop-In Centre in Tralee, Co. We were previously known as KDRC (Kerry Deaf Resource Centre CLG). Community K was formally known as Kerry Deaf Resource Centre (KDRC). KDRC is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status (Charity No: CHY20854). CommunityK is a designated service provider for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing & hearing adults with an interest in deaf & hard of hearing issues. (Please note: We are not a membership organisation). Services are provided on a request & appointment basis. The Centre was set-up & is managed by our General Manager & Founder, Mr. Willie White who is a graduate of the Centre for Deaf Studies (Bristol University/ Trinity College). White is a registered qualified Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreter. He is also known as a CODA (a child of deaf adults) as both his parents were deaf. Mr White is supported by a Board of Directors which compromises of a fellow CODA/ISL interpreter, a deaf professional colleague, a freelance ISL interpreter, and a long term hearing supporter. Our service is partly funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE) along with a combination of private donations via street & Church collections. Shortfalls in funding occur every year, hence the need for private donations & public collections. Income from fundraising activities are critical to covering overhead and admin costs of the service. Our Centre in Tralee is open:
Monday: 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Tuesday: 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Wednesday: 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Thursday: 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. To avail of services, we recommend that customers make appointments in advance. Our service receives limited funding and as a result, we only have one full time employee and a small team of part time staff. Therefore, making an appointment enables us to run the service more efficiently and smoothly. A designated appointment is especially important if customers have specific communication requirements and/or specialised enquiries. Please note: Our service does not receive any funding for night time or weekend work. Outside of office hours, ISL users can contact the Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS) and Bridge Interpreting if they have medical or legal emergencies. In addition, our Centre closes for the month of August & for two weeks for Christmas for annual leave. If you would like to support our work, we accept donations at our postal address below. CommunityK, 4 Gas Terrace, Tralee, Co. Kerry, IRELAND. V92 Y409

Tel: 066 712 0399/ Text: 087 633 4687/
E-mail: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/CommunityKerry
Website: www.kerrydeaf.com