Organisation
The organisation of Lámh
What does Lámh do?
- Maintains the Lámh sign system and Lámh training programmes
- Develops the Lámh sign system and Lámh training
- Provides information to families, staff members and service providers
- Trains and supports Lámh Tutors.
What is the Lámh Development Office?
The Lámh Development Office was opened in 2002. The Lámh Development and Liaison Officer works on Lámh development, provision of information, supporting Tutors, etc.
Currently, Lámh Development is managed by the Open Training College more...
Who delivers Lámh Training?
All Lámh courses are delivered by Lámh Tutors, who have been trained to deliver Lámh courses to a recommended standard. Lámh Tutors deliver Lámh courses to staff and families as part of their regular role as speech therapists, nurses, home teachers, pre-school supervisors, etc.
Lámh Tutors are not employed by Lámh. They work for service providers around Ireland.
Voluntary Board of Directors
Lámh is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors.
The Board came together in 1999. Development priorities were identified and lobbying began for funding for the post of Development Officer (now Development and Liaison
The Lámh Development Office is currently located on the campus of the Institute of Technology, Carlow.
Lámh is grant-aided by the Department of Health and Children.