EdSign Lectures @EdSignLectures
Edinburgh-based academic/ community group. We run evening events with presentations on Deaf issues in BSL + English. Events open to the public -- all welcome! sites.google.com/site/edsignlec… Edinburgh, Scotland Joined May 2011-
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“Deaf History Scotland: Past, Present, & Future” @MorayHouse @TrudiCollier @GaryAustinQuin2 @RachelONeill4 @tessaslaughter @HeriotWattBSL @EdinburghUni @QMUniversity @ASLIuk #deafhistory #deafhistoryscotland #deafculture #BSLscotland m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
“Deaf History Scotland: Past, Present, & Future” event Tuesday 24th March 6:30-8pm @MorayHouse with Dr Lilian Lawson OBE and John Hay MBE @DeafHistoryScot #deafhistory #deafhistoryscotland #deafculture #BSL #BSLscotland Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-history…
Join us tonight 6:30pm @MorayHouse for panel discussion on Deaf Teachers In Education @RachelONeill4 @DeafEdIreland @MrDow88 @aud2526 live-stream link: youtu.be/JvUerAcNdD0 #deafeducation #deafteachers #teachersofthedeaf #TODs #BSL #barriersineducation #BSLscotland
Important topical panel discussion! eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-teacher… #deafteachers #deafeducation #deafteachertraining #paneldiscussion #BSLineducation @aud2526 @DeafEdIreland @MrDow88 this event will be live-streamed thanks to @ASLIuk
This Thursday join us for an interesting and frank discussion!! Free tickets at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-teacher… This event will also be live-streamed.
A great turn out for the BSL Interpreting in Scotland: A Landscape Review! @Yvondell @frankie_mclean @rachelmapson @drvickycrawley we wish you a warm welcome and are excited to see your findings! #BSLscotland #BSL #Deafscotland
Come join us for a very important panel discussion on the 20th of Feb! Please find free tickets at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-teacher…
Coming up in February! eventbrite.co.uk/publish?crumb=…
We are honoured to be hosting the presentation of such vital research. For tickets see: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsl-interpre…
Further details of our next event & this year’s programme to follow soon!
Deaf Roots & Pride also run workshops and support groups for Hearing parents of Deaf children.
More info on Deaf Roots & Pride here: bda.org.uk/project/deafro…
Deaf Roots & Pride supports young d/Deaf people through challenges such as isolation and lack of positive Deaf identity.
Deaf Roots & Pride empowering young Deaf people to stay in education. #transitions #signposting #mentoring @BDA_Deaf #DRP
Next tonight following break: continuing in the theme of Deaf Youth—Presentation from BDA!
Deaf Youth Work Group! Networking for different Deaf youth organisations @DeafAction
Deaf Action Youth Club hosted over 30 events last year, plus a residential camp. #YoungDeaf #Deafidentity

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