£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

Download the poster

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.