Summary
D.E.A.F. – are located at South Court, Manchester M22 4BB. The business is rapidly growing and an office move within the building took place December 2013 to accommodate staff and future work load. D.E.A.F. has applied to become an approved DSA assessment and the expansion of work load will significant to D.E.A.F
D.E.A.F. – currently employs 11 staff.
D.E.A.F work in partnership with many Universities nationally providing Deaf Learner Events. The events are similar to a University ‘open day’ in which d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners can attend the event to gain information on University life and the processes involved. On the day a variety of presentations are delivered by D.E.A.F; the University; Student Finance England; Disabled Student Allowance; local MPs; and Deaf role models. A University campus tour is also part of the day.
The attendees are targeted through Roadshows, in which D.E.A.F visit a variety of establishments such as schools, colleges, deaf clubs and other organisations to promote the University and encourage attendance to the event.
D.E.A.F are extremely proud to be working in partnership with Liverpool University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, Aston University, University College London, London School of Economics and Political School, King’s College London, Goldsmiths, University of West London, University of East London and many more! All of which have hosted very successful events.
In addition to the Events and Roadshows D.E.A.F actively support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students whilst at University. Please take a look at our website for more info www.deaf-fellowship.org.
In partnership with UCAS, D.E.A.F have improved their services to D/deaf and Hard of Hearing learners through the translation of the website into BSL. D.E.A.F are in the process of establishing partnerships with Student Finance England, Disabled Student Allowance and HELOA. The actions within the partnerships aim to make the services they offer more accessible to d/Deaf and hard of hearing learners. This is achieved through the delivery of Deaf Awareness Training to staff members, through the translation and modification of materials and through delivering expert advice.
D.E.A.F have received 15 awards for our regional and national work to date. An invitation was received to attend the Queen's Garden Party in recognition of our dedication, hard work and positive influence for the D/deaf community. We are also quality assured.
D.E.A.F are keen to work in partnership with numerous Universities to make a positive difference to the lives of D/deaf and Hard of Hearing learners and to raise awareness of Higher Education. We know that there are many D/deaf and hard of hearing people living nationally who would benefit from an event at your institution.
There are now fewer D/deaf learners within both Further and Higher Education throughout the UK. Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship aim to halt the low percentage and encourage students to reach their potential. Providing accessible information to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people will aid them in their right to access to education and to achieve their potential.
D.E.A.F. is a very highly skilled and professional company. D.E.A.F. is very passionate about supporting people who are disabled and deaf or hard of hearing. D.E.A.F. has experience with mainstream and specialist education establishments for deaf and hard of hearing clients.
D.E.A.F. has a very high level of expertise supporting deaf and hard of hearing clients. D.E.A.F has a wide knowledge of registering fully qualified interpreters, note takers, language support tutors, lip speak interpreter to match each of the client’s needs.
D.E.A.F. demonstrates knowledge of DSA QAG procedures including understanding of Disabled Student Assessment sector.
D.E.A.F. Has a wealth of valuable experience and a full understanding of disabled students. An assessment sector lasts for 4 years. D.E.A.F. Has an excellent networking source and is within 2,500 areas of working with DEAF nationally.
End of September 2013 – Esmail Patel hosted a training workshop day at the DSA training day for all internal staff. Esmail outlined the role of D.E.A.F. And our services. This outcome was most beneficial to make DSA staff more deaf aware and have a basic understanding of issues deaf/disabled students face in their day to day.
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Esmail Patel
CEO & Founding Director of Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship
Esmail Patel is profoundly Deaf and has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally within the D/deaf and Disabled community. Esmail would like to take the opportunity introduce himself and to highlight this experience and qualifications.
Experience: Over the last 2 years Esmail has observed 20+ DSA assessments.
Throughout the UK Board Member of Breakthrough: Transport for Greater Manchester
Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG).Diversity on our Public Boards:
Government Equalities Office
Marketing/Campaign Officer for Disability: Greater Manchester Police
Intelligence Support Officer and organiser; and Forensic Support Officer for Greater Manchester Police.
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS): National Assistant Project Leader and Project Leader.
Involvement with NADP delivering presentations in London ad Manchester.
Teacher, Mentor and British Sign Language Translator for Deaf learner at City College Manchester.
Teacher for a hearing learner with A Level / BTEC Business & Marketing at Manchester College.
I have a very highly profile within the Government for my involvement with raising awareness of Equality.
Oldham Resource Centre: Community Support Worker.
Royal Schools for the Deaf, Manchester: Bank Support Staff.
Qualifications:
Introduction to Teaching Training at the City College Manchester
PGDE - Post Graduate Diploma Education at Bolton University
BA Business Information Systems and Career Management
Qualified Advocate
Qualified Mentor
Behaviour Management
Performance Management
Communication Skills
Code of Ethics
British Sign Language Level 3
Achievements:
I completed a sky dive raising money for National Deaf Children's Society.
15 awards have been achieved to date:
Awards 2010:
Lancashire Business View Winner – Young ‘Un of the Year Award
Enterprise4all Inspiring Enterprise Strengthening Communities Short listed – Social Enterprise Awards
Global Entrepreneurship Week UK Winner - Outstanding Impact Badge of Honour
Future 100 Social Entrepreneurs Award Winner - Celebrating the UK’s Leading Young Social Entrepreneurs
University of Central Lancashire – Northern Lights Winner - Business of the Month Award
Ethnic Minority Business Forum (EMBF) Winner – Rising Star Award Runner up - Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year
North West Enterprise UK Awards Enterprise UK Ambassador
Awards 2009:
Bolton Diversity Awards Winner - Diversity Enterprise Award
Global Entrepreneurship Week UK 2009 Winner - High Impact Badge of Honour
Greater Manchester Police 2009 Winner – Diversity Award
Highlights:
July 2010 -Her Majesty the Queen invited Esmail Patel to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the services that Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship provides to the D/deaf and Disabled communities.
Translator
My role as a translator was to assess all disabilities and deaf/hard of hearing learners needs, in order to raise awareness and promote Equality and Diversity policy, Behavior Management and Ground Rules for DVD’s with subtitles, audio, and British Sign Language.
A level Teacher - Manchester College
My role involved teaching within a classroom setting as well as one to one session for approximately 20 students who are hearing though some had disabilities such as dyslexia. Along with teaching I conducted lesson plans, study sessions to ensure these students were on target with their assignments, essays and exams. Duration spent teaching at this level was successful for two years.
Royal School for the Deaf/Residential Support Worker
This role included supporting many people with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Severe Learning Difficulties and Specialist Support. My role was support disabled people to build confidence and encourage their own personal care in the community. As well as look after their financial situation, and health issues.
D.E.A.F. – currently employs 11 staff.
D.E.A.F work in partnership with many Universities nationally providing Deaf Learner Events. The events are similar to a University ‘open day’ in which d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners can attend the event to gain information on University life and the processes involved. On the day a variety of presentations are delivered by D.E.A.F; the University; Student Finance England; Disabled Student Allowance; local MPs; and Deaf role models. A University campus tour is also part of the day.
The attendees are targeted through Roadshows, in which D.E.A.F visit a variety of establishments such as schools, colleges, deaf clubs and other organisations to promote the University and encourage attendance to the event.
D.E.A.F are extremely proud to be working in partnership with Liverpool University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, Aston University, University College London, London School of Economics and Political School, King’s College London, Goldsmiths, University of West London, University of East London and many more! All of which have hosted very successful events.
In addition to the Events and Roadshows D.E.A.F actively support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students whilst at University. Please take a look at our website for more info www.deaf-fellowship.org.
In partnership with UCAS, D.E.A.F have improved their services to D/deaf and Hard of Hearing learners through the translation of the website into BSL. D.E.A.F are in the process of establishing partnerships with Student Finance England, Disabled Student Allowance and HELOA. The actions within the partnerships aim to make the services they offer more accessible to d/Deaf and hard of hearing learners. This is achieved through the delivery of Deaf Awareness Training to staff members, through the translation and modification of materials and through delivering expert advice.
D.E.A.F have received 15 awards for our regional and national work to date. An invitation was received to attend the Queen's Garden Party in recognition of our dedication, hard work and positive influence for the D/deaf community. We are also quality assured.
D.E.A.F are keen to work in partnership with numerous Universities to make a positive difference to the lives of D/deaf and Hard of Hearing learners and to raise awareness of Higher Education. We know that there are many D/deaf and hard of hearing people living nationally who would benefit from an event at your institution.
There are now fewer D/deaf learners within both Further and Higher Education throughout the UK. Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship aim to halt the low percentage and encourage students to reach their potential. Providing accessible information to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people will aid them in their right to access to education and to achieve their potential.
D.E.A.F. is a very highly skilled and professional company. D.E.A.F. is very passionate about supporting people who are disabled and deaf or hard of hearing. D.E.A.F. has experience with mainstream and specialist education establishments for deaf and hard of hearing clients.
D.E.A.F. has a very high level of expertise supporting deaf and hard of hearing clients. D.E.A.F has a wide knowledge of registering fully qualified interpreters, note takers, language support tutors, lip speak interpreter to match each of the client’s needs.
D.E.A.F. demonstrates knowledge of DSA QAG procedures including understanding of Disabled Student Assessment sector.
D.E.A.F. Has a wealth of valuable experience and a full understanding of disabled students. An assessment sector lasts for 4 years. D.E.A.F. Has an excellent networking source and is within 2,500 areas of working with DEAF nationally.
End of September 2013 – Esmail Patel hosted a training workshop day at the DSA training day for all internal staff. Esmail outlined the role of D.E.A.F. And our services. This outcome was most beneficial to make DSA staff more deaf aware and have a basic understanding of issues deaf/disabled students face in their day to day.
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Expertise
Esmail Patel
CEO & Founding Director of Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship
Esmail Patel is profoundly Deaf and has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally within the D/deaf and Disabled community. Esmail would like to take the opportunity introduce himself and to highlight this experience and qualifications.
Experience: Over the last 2 years Esmail has observed 20+ DSA assessments.
Throughout the UK Board Member of Breakthrough: Transport for Greater Manchester
Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG).Diversity on our Public Boards:
Government Equalities Office
Marketing/Campaign Officer for Disability: Greater Manchester Police
Intelligence Support Officer and organiser; and Forensic Support Officer for Greater Manchester Police.
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS): National Assistant Project Leader and Project Leader.
Involvement with NADP delivering presentations in London ad Manchester.
Teacher, Mentor and British Sign Language Translator for Deaf learner at City College Manchester.
Teacher for a hearing learner with A Level / BTEC Business & Marketing at Manchester College.
I have a very highly profile within the Government for my involvement with raising awareness of Equality.
Oldham Resource Centre: Community Support Worker.
Royal Schools for the Deaf, Manchester: Bank Support Staff.
Qualifications:
Introduction to Teaching Training at the City College Manchester
PGDE - Post Graduate Diploma Education at Bolton University
BA Business Information Systems and Career Management
Qualified Advocate
Qualified Mentor
Behaviour Management
Performance Management
Communication Skills
Code of Ethics
British Sign Language Level 3
Achievements:
I completed a sky dive raising money for National Deaf Children's Society.
15 awards have been achieved to date:
Awards 2010:
Lancashire Business View Winner – Young ‘Un of the Year Award
Enterprise4all Inspiring Enterprise Strengthening Communities Short listed – Social Enterprise Awards
Global Entrepreneurship Week UK Winner - Outstanding Impact Badge of Honour
Future 100 Social Entrepreneurs Award Winner - Celebrating the UK’s Leading Young Social Entrepreneurs
University of Central Lancashire – Northern Lights Winner - Business of the Month Award
Ethnic Minority Business Forum (EMBF) Winner – Rising Star Award Runner up - Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year
North West Enterprise UK Awards Enterprise UK Ambassador
Awards 2009:
Bolton Diversity Awards Winner - Diversity Enterprise Award
Global Entrepreneurship Week UK 2009 Winner - High Impact Badge of Honour
Greater Manchester Police 2009 Winner – Diversity Award
Highlights:
July 2010 -Her Majesty the Queen invited Esmail Patel to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the services that Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship provides to the D/deaf and Disabled communities.
Translator
My role as a translator was to assess all disabilities and deaf/hard of hearing learners needs, in order to raise awareness and promote Equality and Diversity policy, Behavior Management and Ground Rules for DVD’s with subtitles, audio, and British Sign Language.
A level Teacher - Manchester College
My role involved teaching within a classroom setting as well as one to one session for approximately 20 students who are hearing though some had disabilities such as dyslexia. Along with teaching I conducted lesson plans, study sessions to ensure these students were on target with their assignments, essays and exams. Duration spent teaching at this level was successful for two years.
Royal School for the Deaf/Residential Support Worker
This role included supporting many people with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Severe Learning Difficulties and Specialist Support. My role was support disabled people to build confidence and encourage their own personal care in the community. As well as look after their financial situation, and health issues.