What is DEX?
Deaf EXperience Limited (DEX) is a charity which campaigns nationally to improve access to education, wellbeing and quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing young people.
We support deaf young people across Yorkshire to meet other young deaf people and to share their experiences. We welcome young people with any level of deafness and all communication methods.
DEX uses the English dictionary definition of the term “deaf” to mean “wholly or partially without hearing” to apply to all deaf children and young people.
What do we do?
We hold lots of events where deaf young people can have fun, learn something new and meet others! We have two different groups. The DEX Deaf Youth Hub (DDYH) is for 11 to 17 year olds and the DEX Deaf Youth Council (DDYC) is for 17 to 30 year olds.. Interpreters are at all events to help everyone to chat and make friends!
Outreach
Do you work with deaf young people aged between 11 and 30? Are you based in West Yorkshire? We can come to your school, college or organisation to deliver a FREE outreach session to explain what we offer for deaf young people!
DDYH
- For deaf young people between the ages of 11 and 17 who live in West Yorkshire
- Events are held every 2 months and are completely FREE!
- Interpreters will be at all events to help everyone to make friends
- Don’t miss out on a chance to have lots of fun and spend time with other young deaf people!
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DDYC
- For deaf young people between the ages of 17 and 30 who live in West Yorkshire
- Events are held every month and are completely FREE!
- Interpreters will be at all events to help everyone to make friends
- Don’t miss out on a chance to have lots of fun and spend time with other young deaf people!
- We also offer a FREE advocacy service to members of the DDYC
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Latest DEX News
Goodbye to our CEO Claire Baldwin
Morning everyone, Sad news this week for DEX. Our fantastic CEO Claire Baldwin is leaving us to take on a new role at Manchester Deaf Centre. Her last working day is this Thursday. In the 3 years Claire has worked for DEX she's achieved so much it's...
Joint DDYC and DDYH Event January 2024
We have decided to run a joint DDYH and DDYC event in January. We will be going to see Cinderella pantomime at The Victoria Theatre in Halifax! The pantomime is BSL interpreted. Details:Thursday 4th January Meet at Halifax YMCA at 12pm. Have buffet food. Walk to The...
DDYH Christmas Party December
Our DDYH Christmas party is on Friday 1st December at Hollywood Bowl in Bradford between 6 and 8pm. We will be bowling and having food. We can help with travel costs. There are 10 places and the deadline to book is 24th November. Please email contact@dex.org.uk to...
DDYC Committee Exhibition at Leeds City Museum
The DDYC committee have recently been working with Jordan at Leeds City Museum to create an exhibition about deaf history, deaf identity, BSL and DEX. The display was fully installed last week and it looks absolutely incredible! DEX is very proud of Anthony, Adam,...
Photos from the joint October DDYH and DDYC event!
Here are some fab photos from our Samba Drumming event on Sunday 8th October. We decided to run a joint event for the DDYC and DDYH at Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People. The feedback on the event was great, everyone had such a good time! The next DDYC event is...
DDYC Christmas Party December
Our DDYC Christmas meal is on Saturday 2nd December at Victoria Hotel in Bradford between 1.45 and 4pm. There will be a three course meal and you can choose your food options in advance. We can help with travel costs. There will be a £5 refundable deposit to book a...