Donaldson's proves that actions speak louder than words
Donaldson’s, Scotland’s national residential and day school for children who are deaf or have speech and language difficulties, has proven its commitment to providing pupils, staff and visitors with the best level of care and support, by achieving RNID’s prestigious Louder than Words charter mark.
Louder than Words is a best practice charter for organisations that have shown commitment to improving access to their services for deaf and hard of hearing people, in line with current disability discrimination law.
Janice MacNeill, Principal of Donaldson's, says: “The recognition from RNID that Donaldson’s has achieved the required level of best practice to receive the Louder than Words charter mark is great news. This is another achievement to add to recent awards wins and is further recognition of the dedication and skill of the whole team.”
Jackie Ballard, RNID Chief Executive, who presented Donaldson’s with the award, says: “We are proud to have worked with such an excellent organisation on this project, and it is absolutely fantastic that Donaldson’s has had its achievement and consistent hard work recognised.”
RNID offers the Louder than Words charter so that the nine million people who are deaf or hard of hearing in the UK have equal access to work opportunities and the same levels of service as anyone else. RNID works to ensure that all changes are inexpensive, appropriate and easy to implement.
To find out how your business can achieve the Louder than Words charter, please contact Katie Macdonald on (telephone) 0161 2762319, (textphone) 0161 2762316 or email Katie.macdonald@rnid.org.uk
Picture shows from L to R: Janice MacNeil headmistress of Donaldson's, Jackie Ballard Chief Executive RNID and Delia Henry Director RNID Scotland.
