Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children Inc. is a Voluntary Organization that was formed in 1971 by Parents of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Children, we
currently have 53 families as members. Cpodc is run by a team of volunteer
parents (committee) annual elections are held for the committee.
Cpodc is a member group of the New Zealand Federation of Deaf Children
they are an active body which has been working nationwide with the
Government and deafness agencies since 1976, to continually improve the care and education options available to New Zealand’s deaf and hard of hearing children.
Having a child diagnosed with a Hearing loss whether from New born or later, can be a very confusing time, its important that we support one another through our individual journeys.
We believe that if support is provided and positive attitudes fostered, the challenge of having a Deaf/hard of hearing child can be a rewarding experience.
By supporting one another it gives our children the opportunity to become the best they can be, feel confident, proud, achieve anything they want to and make friends for life. Children can become confident in their own identity by being with other children who are "like them".
Whether its Sign Language or Spoken language or both, we support families in which ever communication mode they choose for there Deaf/hard of hearing child.
The most important thing is that all Deaf/hard of hearing children develop a fluent language whether it be signed or spoken.
We work closely with professionals to improve the quality of services to Deaf/hard of hearing children and their families.
It is important that parents are able to speak freely and be heard when expressing their views and opinions and for these to be valued.
Together we can support our children to give them a great future, at Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children its our responsibility to promote positive public awareness about Deaf/hard of hearing children and their needs.
Its nice to be able to share our experiences and knowledge to help each other.
What support can we give you?
These are just some of the ways we like to support families of Deaf/hard of hearing children.
Come and Join us, we look forward to meeting you!
currently have 53 families as members. Cpodc is run by a team of volunteer
parents (committee) annual elections are held for the committee.
Cpodc is a member group of the New Zealand Federation of Deaf Children
they are an active body which has been working nationwide with the
Government and deafness agencies since 1976, to continually improve the care and education options available to New Zealand’s deaf and hard of hearing children.
Having a child diagnosed with a Hearing loss whether from New born or later, can be a very confusing time, its important that we support one another through our individual journeys.
We believe that if support is provided and positive attitudes fostered, the challenge of having a Deaf/hard of hearing child can be a rewarding experience.
By supporting one another it gives our children the opportunity to become the best they can be, feel confident, proud, achieve anything they want to and make friends for life. Children can become confident in their own identity by being with other children who are "like them".
Whether its Sign Language or Spoken language or both, we support families in which ever communication mode they choose for there Deaf/hard of hearing child.
The most important thing is that all Deaf/hard of hearing children develop a fluent language whether it be signed or spoken.
We work closely with professionals to improve the quality of services to Deaf/hard of hearing children and their families.
It is important that parents are able to speak freely and be heard when expressing their views and opinions and for these to be valued.
Together we can support our children to give them a great future, at Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children its our responsibility to promote positive public awareness about Deaf/hard of hearing children and their needs.
Its nice to be able to share our experiences and knowledge to help each other.
What support can we give you?
- Each year CPODC have a family camp, which brings everyone together for a weekend of fun, and opportunity to talk to other parents who understand you, and for the children to meet other children who are Deaf/hard of hearing.
- Newsletters that keep you up to date with the up coming events, current events and issues relating to the Deaf/hard of hearing.
- New Zealand sign language classes Saturdays 2-4pm for 6weeks a term (depending on funding) Free if you are a member of CPODC.
- Family activity days during the year at different destinations around Canterbury.
- Links to Grants, Funding, Scholarships and Subsidies that might be of benefit to your family.
- These might be: Willow Bank, Orana Park, Ferrymead historic park, Swimming, Antartic Centre, picnics, a variety of different activities.
These are just some of the ways we like to support families of Deaf/hard of hearing children.
Come and Join us, we look forward to meeting you!