About DEXperience / DEX Deaf Youth Council
Our service is aimed at deaf children and deaf young people including those with additional needs, aged 0-30 years of age.
We work with Young Lives Wakefield, deaf organisations and Government agencies to facilitate the DEX Deaf Youth Council (DDYC) to provide information and support to parents, children and young people.
Recently we were awarded a £50,000 grant from Heritage Lottery Fund to encourage and empower deaf young people to discover their deaf identity and culture in a fun way.
Read about the Deaf Story Heritage Project
For this year, DDYC are training deaf young people to use their smartphones in making British Sign Language videos.
DDYC recognises the powerful usage of smartphones for deaf young people in sending comments, compliments and complaints in British Sign Language to statutory authorities.
DDYC News
Free Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse workshop for over 18’s and helpline launch
Domestic Abuse and Sexual abuse workshop for over 18's This is a free workshop being held at Leeds society for Deaf and Blind People. Free buffet and drinks For more information please contact the centre directly.
Planet Ice- Ice Skating 16th Feb 2026
Planet Ice - Ice Skating 16th Feb 2026 (Planned and Organised by deaf young people for deaf young people) Nothing to do during half term, why not come along and join us at Planet Ice Skating centre. Learn a new skill, meet new/old friends have fun. For more...
Mobile Police Museum-
Mobile Police Museum- 24th January 2026 Come along and join in our first 2026 event. Meet a real live retired Police officer and find out more about what it is like to be a Police officer. Explore, touch, feel and try on some of the uniforms and equipment he used...
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime-30th Dec 2025
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime 30th Dec 2025 If you like going to the theatre, this event is for you. Come along and join us at Victoria Theatre Halifax to watch the fully BSL integrated performance. Includes free ticket and Ice cream. Contact Zara to book tickets...
DEX Celebration Festival 22nd November 2025
DEX CELEBRATION FESTIVAL 22nd November 2025 Queens Hotel Leeds 1-8pm We would like to invite everyone who has been involved with DEX past and present to join us in a celebration of DEX. Please invite friends, family and join in the fun. There will be deaf comedians,...
Deaf Rave Festival London 3rd October 2025
🎉 Deaf Rave Festival – London📍 Rich Mix, Bethnal Green | 🗓️ 3–4 October 2025 Join us for the incredible Deaf Rave Festival – a celebration of Deaf music, culture, and community like no other! 🎶 Live performances, DJs, workshops, art, and more👩🎤 Deaf artists and...
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