It is hoped the new posts will increase the charity's influence on how deaf children's services are provided by local authorities and health trusts.
Brian Gale, the society's director of education, health and social care, said: "We have a strong presence in Westminster, but haven't had a presence in the regions. The directors will develop partnerships with key regional decision makers."
He said the first stage of the work will be to identify how well deaf children are served in each region, adding there is a dearth of information on how well deaf children are doing in schools. "We want to build a picture and use it to influence policy decisions," he said.
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