£100 prize draw!

Calling all deaf people aged 18 - 28 in Scotland!

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are doing a survey to find out about young deaf people's lives. If you are deaf or partially deaf, aged 18 - 28 and you went to school in Scotland, they are asking you to fill in an online questionnaire.

The questionnaire is in English and in British Sign Language. Your name will be entered into a £100 prize draw if you complete the survey. The questionnaire is online at www.deafachieve.org.uk

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The Future of British Sign Language in an Inclusive Scotland

Event: The Future of British Sign Language in an Inclusive Scotland
Date: 15th November 2010
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Catering: Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided (free of charge)
Support needs: BSL Interpreters, induction loop and infrared systems will be available

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Who should come?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing organisations and individuals, policymakers, civil servants, academics, public sector organisations and individuals with an interest and experience in this area.

Places are limited, so if you wish to attend please contact Donald Jarvie. Contact details are on the flyer.

BSL Tutors' Vision for Scotland

Event: Open meeting for BSL Tutors
Date: 27th November 2010
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Tayside Deaf Association, 36 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LY

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“What is the BSL Tutors’ Vision for Scotland?”
Are you –
· A BSL user?
· Teaching BSL in Scotland?
Do you want to –
· See the future for BSL teachers/tutors in Scotland?
· Share your comments/ideas/opinions with other BSL teachers/ tutors in Scotland?
… then you are most welcome to attend this meeting.

Ladies' Night

Fundraising event for St Vincent's Centre for the Deaf.

Event: Ladies' Night Shopping and Pamper Evening
Date: Friday 1st October 2010
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Venue: Jury's Inn Hotel, Jamaica St, Glasgow (1st floor)

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BSL Cafe, 21st August 2010

Event: BSL Cafe
Date: Saturday 21st August 2010
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Venue: Deaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY

Bob Duncan from BSL:UPTAKE writes:

As well as learning more about how to use the Internet to research issues relating to Deaf people, you can find out more about the proposed BSL Bill for Scotland, and have your say in BSL on camera if you wish; meet the team who are running research into the education of D/deaf students in Scotland; learn more about Deaf Action's 175th anniversary celebrations; and meet many others who share your interests.

We do hope you can come along for a really interesting enjoyable day, help yourself to our free buffet - and go on to see more of the sights of Festival Edinburgh if you have the time. Please pass this information to anybody else who may be interested.

Further information and contact details are on the flyer below.

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CANCELLED: BSL Bible Translation Project: Deaf Focus / Feedback Group

The BSL Bible Translation Project: Deaf Focus / Feedback Group event which was due to take place on Saturday 21st November has been cancelled due to illness.

Genetic information in BSL

Message from Rachel Belk, a PhD student at the University of Manchester:

My PhD research study is looking at genetic information in BSL - Deaf people's views on the format of information resources and the specific signs that they prefer and use. The aim is to find out more about the role of translation issues and communication within the barriers that exist in accessing information about genetics, genetic services and related areas of medicine.

I am seeking Deaf people over the age of 18 to take part in the study - all the information is on the website, people can decide to take part by completing the online consent form and then they can reply in BSL using a webcam (or in English if they prefer). The website is at http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/geneticsigns and is open now.

With best wishes,
Rachel

A BSL poster advertising the study can be found here http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=943Klm2.

NATED Scotland launch, 4th December 2009

NATED (the National Association for Tertiary Education for Deaf people) is forming a new sub group for Scotland, open to all with an interest in improving the quality and range of provision for deaf students in Scotland.

Event: NATED Scotland launch
Date: Friday 4th December 2009
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: the BRITE Centre, on the campus of Stevenson College in Edinburgh

More information at http://natedscotland.wordpress.com

Scottish Deaf Choirs' Festival: photos and video

The Scottish Deaf Choirs' Festival 2009 was held in London Road Church, Edinburgh on Sunday 1st November.

You can see some photos from the festival at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2290187&id=61012449&l=4bd4c39bbf

There is also a selection of film clips below.

BSL Bible Translation Project: Deaf Focus / Feedback Group

Message from Sally Gallimore at the BSL Bible Translation Project:

I have had a look at your blog and wondered if you were aware of the Focus Group meeting that I am trying to organise to take place in Moray House? I would appreciate it if you could put the event on the blog diary please.

Thanks
Sally

Please let Sally know if you want to go. Her contact details are on the invitation.

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Scottish Deaf Choirs' Festival 2009

"Sing to the Lord, you saints... Praise his holy name"
Psalm 30 verse 4

Event: Scottish Deaf Choirs' Festival 2009
Theme: All Saints' Day
Date: Sunday 1st November 2009
Time: 3pm
Venue: London Road Church, Edinburgh, EH7 5PH

Join deaf and hearing people from all over Scotland to enjoy this unique blend of words, music and sign language!

UPDATE: You can see some photos and video clips from the festival at http://edsign34.blogspot.com/2009/11/video-clips-from-scottish-deaf-choirs.html

External events

I have created a second Google calendar for 'external events'. Events that might be interesting to the EdSign34 audience will appear on the calendar on the webpage, in a different colour from the seminars. You can choose to add them to your own Google calendar if you have one.

BSL:UPTAKE launch event, 9th October 2009

Message from Bob Duncan at the BSL:UPTAKE project:

We have a limited number of places left at the launch of BSL:UPTAKE at Heriot-Watt on Friday 9 October. Some members of EdSign will already be attending, but as I don't know most of them, I wonder if you could forward this and if any of the others feel this is highly relevant to their work or career plans and would like to attend, maybe they could contact me and let me know why they would like to attend. I will respond and let them know if we can find them a place.

Further information and contact details are on the invitation below.

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