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Deaf Action

@DeafAction

Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that exists to support and celebrate deaf people. Since 1835.

 Scotland
deafaction.org/
Joined June 2010
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Join us for a free BSL Tour of 'Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000' our summer collection show at the City Art Centre. @DeafAction Book here: edinburghmuseums.org.uk/what…
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Tomorrow’s team, with a twist 👋 We challenged our team to learn their names in BSL, as part of tomorrow’s Support our Services match 💙 @URCOfficial | @BDA_Deaf
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@DeafAction We’re looking for actors to play a role in a BBC Films feature shooting in April 2025 around Greater London area. No acting experience needed. All info on flyer below. Pls share! 🙏
Image from Lara Manwaring Casting (@ManwaringLara)
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@SightScotland @DeafAction @AccessScottish @EuansGuide
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We are delighted to announce our new British Sign Language interpreted tour! Sunday 26th January, 11am - 1pm D/deaf, BSL users or HOH? Join us for a FREE interpreted tour of the Museum & Hampden Park stadium. Email to secure your spot: [email protected]
Image from Scottish Football Museum (@SFootballMuseum)
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Join us for a free tour of ‘Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland’ where we'll have a BSL interpreter present. This exhibition celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art. ℹ️ edinburghmuseums.org.uk/what…
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Great news! Deaf children and young people in Scotland got an early Christmas present on 18th of Dec, when @JennyGilruth confirmed that @scotgov will amend the Education (Scotland) Bill to recognise the needs of learners and users of #BSL in Scotland’s education system. 1/3
Picture of Jenny Gilruth MSP speaking in the Scottish Parliament, stating that it important to recognise BSL in the Education (Scotland) Bill.

ALT Picture of Jenny Gilruth MSP speaking in the Scottish Parliament, stating that it important to recognise BSL in the Education (Scotland) Bill.

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Earlier this year, we asked for views on our next British Sign Language Plan. We used your views to create an action plan to help BSL users be fully involved in daily and public life in Edinburgh. Tell us what you think online or join BSL users sessions edinburgh.gov.uk/bslplan2024…
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.@YouthLinkScot @RNIBScotland and @DeafAction are running free training session on Deaf and Sight Loss Awareness in Edinburgh on Wed 6 November 2024 buff.ly/3XD6Myr
Image from Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (@YTArtsScot)
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.@YouthLinkScot @RNIBScotland and @DeafAction are running free training session on Deaf and Sight Loss Awareness in Edinburgh on Wed 6 November 2024 buff.ly/3XD6Myr
Image from Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (@YTArtsScot)
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Dirliebane Theatre Company are looking for D/deaf performers who use BSL to work with us to redevelop and perform in a bilingual version of our show BOUNCE. Video below visit dirliebane.org.uk/opportunit… @perthTCH @TheSolarBear @DeafAction
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We are working with @RNID, @DeafAction, @dbscotland, @ALLIANCEScot and others to campaign for recognition of the needs of users and learners of #BSL in the Education (Scotland) Bill - click here to join the campaign by emailing the Scottish Parliament: campaigns.ndcs.org.uk/page/1…
Graphic with a blue background and photograph of a young deaf child and her teacher in a classroom, sitting down, signing to each other. The graphic says 'We need you! Help us get British Sign Language included in the Education (Scotland) Bill. Take action now!'

ALT Graphic with a blue background and photograph of a young deaf child and her teacher in a classroom, sitting down, signing to each other. The graphic says 'We need you! Help us get British Sign Language included in the Education (Scotland) Bill. Take action now!'

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The new @ScotParl Education Bill fails to address the needs of British Sign Language (BSL) users and learners, while rightly recognising Gaelic. Both languages deserve equal status and recognition. Join the campaign to help make sure #BSL isn’t forgotten: campaigns.ndcs.org.uk/page/1…
Graphic with a blue background and photograph of a young deaf child and her teacher in a classroom, sitting down, signing to each other. The graphic says 'We need you! Help us get British Sign Language included in the Education (Scotland) Bill. Take action now!'

ALT Graphic with a blue background and photograph of a young deaf child and her teacher in a classroom, sitting down, signing to each other. The graphic says 'We need you! Help us get British Sign Language included in the Education (Scotland) Bill. Take action now!'

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Welcome to the first day of the International Week of Deaf people. The theme this year is: Sign up for Sign Language Rights. We want to show the unity generated by sign languages 🫂🌎. Find out more 👇 @WFDeaf_org
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🏆We can't wait for Winchester Poetry Prize Ceremony! This event closes Winchester Poetry Day @ArcWinchester Sat 5 Oct Winners revealed and YOU are invited Online + in-person BSL interpreted @DeafAction With many thanks @ParisSmithLLP @Writing5chool winchesterpoetryfestival.org…
Image from Winchester Poetry (@WinPoetryFest)
Image from Winchester Poetry (@WinPoetryFest)
Image from Winchester Poetry (@WinPoetryFest)
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We’ve updated our website with the street events schedule for today, 22 August – go take a look and see which performers will be making your jaw drop today! Plus, there’ll be BSL interpretation at West Parliament Square all day! eu1.hubs.ly/H0bNQ6q0
Image from Edinburgh Festival Fringe (@edfringe)
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We’ve updated our website with the street events schedule for today, 22 August – go take a look and see which performers will be making your jaw drop today! Plus, there’ll be BSL interpretation at West Parliament Square all day! eu1.hubs.ly/H0bVjXB0
A street performer is interpreted by a British Sign Language interpreter at the Fringe street events (2024). Photo: David Monteith-Hodge.

ALT A street performer is interpreted by a British Sign Language interpreter at the Fringe street events (2024). Photo: David Monteith-Hodge.

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That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 💛🤙 Thanks to all the amazing artists and performers, audience, our staff, volunteers, partners and media who came together to celebrate with us. Together we're making the arts more accessible. 🌐 edinburghdeaffestival.com
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It's the last day of Edinburgh Deaf Festival, but that fun isn't over yet 🤙 ♊ There Is No Me Without You ⚗️ BSL Science Show 🎭 The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood 🪭 Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret 😁 Gavin Lilley And more! Last chance to get tickets 🎟️ edinburghdeaffestival.com/ev…
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Only 8 tickets left for our closing party! Get yours before they sell out 🪩 📅 17 August 📍 Deaf Action 🤙 Deaf and hearing audiences welcome 🎟️ ow.ly/EM3s50SsGZ5
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