This DEDALOS project will develop a learning framework to promote English as a second language for deaf or hearing-impaired persons. Project activities include: the development of an e-learning environment; the design and production of electronic adaptive material to include text and video (use will be made of streaming video); the establishment of a network of human resources (specialists in working with the target group); the introduction of self-learning methods for language training (specifically to the target group) and the design and creation of a network of centres of distance learning (to be established within existing support centres for deaf and hearing-impaired persons) to combat any further disadvantage for the target group through lack of access to suitable materials and technical systems. The primary goal of the project is to ensure that deaf and hearing-impaired persons, can access relevant English language training, through e-learning means and to ensure an appropriate infrastructure of learner support networks for the target group.