Deaf Action

  Paid co-producer roles. Apply by 12 noon on Thursday 29th August.   Are you an adult main language BSL user? Do you use Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership services? Would you like to co-produce a factsheet to train staff to deliver services to main language BSL users? Communication Inclusion People is looking for three adult co-producers. For more information see the advert at https://lnkd.in/eJP2pxzJ Apply by 12 noon on Thursday 29th August.

At the end of this month, over 20 amazing young people from our Youth Club are taking on a fun 5km inflatable race to raise £3,000 for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🤩 Your donations will help us create an accessible garden allotment and will fund trips to boost residents' wellbeing 🏡🌿 If you can, please support their amazing effort by contributing to their Just Giving page. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference ❤️ You can donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/fzqW50SRVty Thank you for your support!

Deaf Trauma Seminar with Karli Dettman and John Smith 🤝 Join us in the Blackwood Bar for a very special presentation by Director of the Karli Health Centre, Karli Dettman and comedian John Smith as they explore the concept of deaf trauma and strategies for minimising it for future generations. 📅 12 September 🕕 6pm - 8pm 📍 Blackwood Bar, Albany St, Edinburgh 👋 BSL interpreted This is a free event however booking via our website is essential, we will also be live streaming the presentation on YouTube, so you can access it wherever you are 🌍 Book here 🎟️ https://ow.ly/SZyP50T2Qb4

That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 💛🤙 Thanks to all the amazing artists and performers, our staff, volunteers, partners and media who came together to celebrate with us. And huge thank you to our audiences and visitors for the warm support. Together we're making the arts more accessible for everyone. To find out more about the festival, and the impact of our work, visit edinburghdeaffestival.com 🌐

We're halfway through through this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival, showcasing the very best in deaf talent ⭐ Despite funding risks, we're committed to deaf arts. But are Creative Scotland and The Scottish Government? Our work in creating a cultural space where deaf communities can celebrate their identity, culture, language, and heritage has been critical to deaf artists and audiences in Scotland. We’re calling on Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government to step up and support this unique festival. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/FGvK50SYj26

WE ARE HIRING 📣 We are looking for a Senior BSL/English Interpreter to lead our team of BSL Interpreters. This person will have the chance to develop a service that really puts access first. Find out more and apply on our website 👇 https://lnkd.in/evwSBxCb

Yesterday we opened to doors to this year's Edinburgh Deaf Festival 🤙 Join us for deaf-led performances and events, every day until 18 August. We can't wait to welcome you 🎭 There's still time to get your tickets, book online at edinburghdeaffestival.com 🎫 #EdinburghDeafFestival

❗ LIMITED PLACES REMAINING ❗ Our Introduction to British Sign Language course is the perfect place to learn the foundations of #BSL. 🗓️ Starts August 2024 👥 Learn online or in person 🦻 Taught by deaf tutors Book your place now 👇

On 31 August, over 20 amazing young people from our Youth Club are taking on a fun 5km inflatable race to raise £3,000 for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🤩 Your donations will help us create an accessible garden allotment and will fund trips to boost residents' wellbeing 🏡🌿 If you can, please support their amazing effort by contributing to their Just Giving page. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference ❤️ You can donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/fzqW50SRVty Thank you for your support!

Thinking about improving your signing skills? BSL Level 2 courses start soon 📅 You’ll learn… 👐 to communicate using detailed BSL 👩🎓 in-depth vocabulary and context 🌟 BSL grammar and syntax 🦻 about deaf culture and history Our courses are all taught by qualified deaf tutors. As we’re a charity, when you book your BSL course through us, the income is reinvested back into improving services for deaf people.