Introduction

WDPC was established on 1st June 1946. Prior to this time the original part of the building was a church mission for Deaf people administered by the Diocese of Lichfield.

The building is Grade 2 listed and is situated in a conservation area. Since 1946 many changes have been made to the building including the opening of the Sports & Social Club Bar in 1981.

WDPC is the focal point for the Deaf Community in Walsall, providing a range of activities and services which include:

• bar & social club
• senior citizens club
• youth club
• tinnitus group
• British Sign Language training
• Deaf Awareness training
• Deaf/Blind communication training