Posts by Sula Gleeson
Have we allowed the Deaf community to access the Arts during 2020?
Towards the end of 2020 we decided it was important to find out how COVID19 and the two lockdowns we had endured affected the Deaf community and their access to this sector.
Read MoreDEAF ARTS PRACTITIONER JOHN WILSON APPOINTED EXTERNAL EXAMINER FOR PIONEERING PERFORMANCE DEGREE AT ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND
John Wilson has been appointed External Examiner on the pioneering BA Performance in British Sign Language (BSL) programme – the only course of its kind in Europe. The three-year undergraduate degree teaches students to be both actors and makers of work, in a unique programme that is breaking down barriers in the industry and opening…
Read MoreAudience Access Alliance
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Equalities Act coming into force and in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, 12 audience accessibility organisations and networks, alongside two government sector champions, have come together as the Audience Access Alliance. Signed Culture is proud to be one of the 12. Audience Access Alliance urge continued inclusion…
Read MoreGUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE WITH BSL IN THE ARTS
This was launched last week, written by Alim Jayda (an actor and interpreter), in collaboration with Deafinitely Theatre and Equity. It sets out some guidelines for creatives who want to work with Deaf actors. Alim is keen that the integrity of BSL is recognised and maintained when including a deaf character within theatre or screen…
Read MoreBecoming a Charity Partner with ASSISTALL
We’re very excited to become a partner with Assistall. They raise money for charities when people use their website to buy things on line – and get discounts too! The shops give a donation for every sale, and Assistall then divides that money between its charity partners. Assistall is a UK based social enterprise with…
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