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For 17-30 Year Olds

The DDYC (DEX Deaf Youth Council) is for deaf young people between the ages of 17 and 30 who live in Yorkshire.

DDYC

  • The events are usually held once a month on a Saturday in different locations around Yorkshire.
  • We do lots of fun activities like; bowling, drama, games sessions and comedy workshops!
  • There will always be interpreters to support everyone to chat and make friends!
  • The events are always FREE!
  • If you’re struggling with travel costs we can help.
  • If you have any questions or would like to chat to us about joining please contact us by filling in the box below!

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‘Try the Trains’ morning with TransPennine Express!

‘Try the Trains’ morning with TransPennine Express!

We have a joint event during half term with TransPennine Express! We will be making a train journey with TransPennine Express staff to help our members grow in confidence and learn what support is available whilst travelling! This is a fantastic event to develop our...

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Joint DDYC and DDYH Event January 2024

Joint DDYC and DDYH Event January 2024

Members of the DDYC and DDYH went to see a BSL interpreted performance of Cinderella at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax earlier this month. They had a fantastic time and we're hoping to do the same thing next year!

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DDYC Event February 2024

DDYC Event February 2024

Our February DDYC event is joint with Leeds Deaf Youth Club. It's on Friday 2nd February between 6 and 9pm at Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People. There will be a pool competition, food, games and chance to chill and chat! Please note Leeds Deaf Youth Club...

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DEX 2023 Newsletter

DEX 2023 Newsletter

2023 has been a busy year for DEX! Read the below newsletter to find out what we've been up to. The BSL versions are available on our YouTube channel:Staff video: https://youtu.be/Lhjt--9tDXQBoard video: https://youtu.be/rHIjiCDjS6M Thank you so much to everyone for...

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Joint DDYC and DDYH Event January 2024

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...

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DDYC Committee Exhibition at Leeds City Museum

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,...

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“DEX are important to me because they helped build my deaf identity and built my confidence.” A DDYC member.