Young deaf people who are being trained as qualified youth workers by the association will staff the clubs.
Eva Fielding-Jackson, youth training officer for the association, said: "Young deaf people are often very isolated. They told us they would like special youth clubs, so they can socialise with others and take part in activities." Working with local youth services and the Welsh Assembly Government, two youth clubs aimed at the 11-plus age group have opened in Newport and Swansea. Clubs in Cardiff and Mold are in development.
Four deaf people aged 18 to 30 have begun a foundation youth and community qualification course, accredited by the Education Training Standards Committee for Wales, to become qualified workers in the clubs.
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