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Deaf Action

@deafaction

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

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WE ARE HIRING πŸ“£ We are looking for a Senior BSL/English Interpreter to lead our team of BSL Interpreters. This person will have the chance to develop a service that really puts access first. Find out more and apply on our website πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/6A2r50SYltP

WE ARE HIRING πŸ“£

We are looking for a Senior BSL/English Interpreter to lead our team of BSL Interpreters. This person will have the chance to develop a service that really puts access first.

Find out more and apply on our website πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/6A2r50SYltP
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Only 8 tickets left for our closing party! Get yours before they sell out πŸͺ© πŸ“… 17 August πŸ“ Deaf Action πŸ€™ Deaf and hearing audiences welcome 🎟️ ow.ly/EM3s50SsGZ5

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It's the last day of Edinburgh Deaf Festival, but that fun isn't over yet πŸ€™ β™Š There Is No Me Without You βš—οΈ BSL Science Show 🎭 The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood πŸͺ­ Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret 😁 Gavin Lilley And more! Last chance to get tickets 🎟️ edinburghdeaffestival.com/events

It's the last day of Edinburgh Deaf Festival, but that fun isn't over yet πŸ€™

β™Š There Is No Me Without You
βš—οΈ BSL Science Show
🎭 The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood
πŸͺ­ Life is a (Deaf) Cabaret
😁 Gavin Lilley

And more! Last chance to get tickets 🎟️ edinburghdeaffestival.com/events
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That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 πŸ’›πŸ€™ 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

That's a wrap on Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 πŸ’›πŸ€™

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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Join us for a special presentation by Karli Dettman and John Smith as they explore deaf trauma and strategies for minimising it for future generations 🀝 πŸ“… 12 Sept πŸ“ Blackwood Bar + live streamed πŸ‘‹ BSL interpreted More info (includes BSL) πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/5slo50T2RI7

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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

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
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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

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
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Our Youth Club are taking on a 5km inflatable race to raise funds for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🀩 If you can, please donate here πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/peQ550SRV6u Every donation makes a huge difference. Thank you for your support ❀️

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Very excited for this documentary to come out πŸ™Œ We were pleased to be able to offer some insights, so keep your eyes peeled for some familiar faces.

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Do you use Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership services? Communication Inclusion People are co-producing a factsheet for The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and are looking for 3 deaf BSL users to get involved. πŸ“… Apply by 12pm, Thurs 29 Aug More information πŸ‘‡ communicationinclusionpeople.com/news/

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Share your views on the new BSL Plan with Scottish Parliament at a drop in session with their BSL Communities Officer πŸ’­ πŸ“… Thurs 29 Aug, 11am-1pm πŸ“ Deaf Action, 49 Albany St, Edinburgh Open to everyone interested in BSL. For more info βœ‰οΈ [email protected]

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Come along and enjoy an experience designed to explore the benefits of nature for our body and mind at the Hidden Gardens urban greenspace in Glasgow πŸ’šπŸŒ» πŸ“… 9 Sept πŸ“Hidden Gardens, Glasgow πŸ‘‹ BSL interpreted Spaces are free but limited, book today! ow.ly/aoLp50T23Em

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One day to go! Tomorrow afternoon, over 20 young people from our Youth Club will be taking on a 5km obstacle course to raise funds for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🀩 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ You can donate here πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/4LZ750SRVtz

One day to go! 

Tomorrow afternoon, over 20 young people from our Youth Club will be taking on a 5km obstacle course to raise funds for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🀩 πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

You can donate here πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/4LZ750SRVtz
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There's still time to apply to be our Senior BSL/English Interpreter πŸ™Œ This person will lead our team of interpreters, and will have the chance to develop a service that really puts access first. Find out more and apply on our website πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/mA0550SYltQ

There's still time to apply to be our Senior BSL/English Interpreter πŸ™Œ

This person will lead our team of interpreters, and will have the chance to develop a service that really puts access first.

Find out more and apply on our website πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/mA0550SYltQ
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An update on the Easthill garden makeover project 🌻 We are getting together again on 12 & 13 October to continue transforming the garden space at Easthill Home for Deaf People on the Isle of Wight 🏠 Find out how to get involved here (includes BSL) πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/a0Ot50SBrLV

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Our CEO, Philip, recently participated in a meaningful panel discussion on parenthood BBCSeeHear As a deaf father raising deaf children, Philip shared his personal experiences and insights, highlighting the unique challenges and joys of parenting within the deaf community πŸ‘‡

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Outdoor wellbeing session at The Hidden Gardens πŸ’šπŸŒ» πŸ“… 9 September πŸ•‘ 2pm - 4pm πŸ“Hidden Gardens, Glasgow πŸ‘‹ BSL/English interpreter πŸ‘₯ Over 16s It's free to attend but spaces are limited, so head over to our website to register today (includes BSL) πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/QwC750T26QE

Outdoor wellbeing session at The Hidden Gardens πŸ’šπŸŒ»

πŸ“… 9 September
πŸ•‘ 2pm - 4pm
πŸ“Hidden Gardens, Glasgow 
πŸ‘‹ BSL/English interpreter
πŸ‘₯ Over 16s

It's free to attend but spaces are limited, so head over to our website to register today (includes BSL) πŸ‘‡
ow.ly/QwC750T26QE
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Our Space for All groups will be returning to Glasgow and Edinburgh in September 😊 It doesn’t matter if you use BSL, English, or a mix of both - all deaf people are welcome ❀️ For more info about the groups, see our wellbeing events. Includes BSL πŸ‘‡ deafaction.org/services/bsl-h…

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Join us for a special presentation by Karli Dettman and John Smith as they explore deaf trauma and strategies for minimising it for future generations 🀝 πŸ“… 12 Sept πŸ•• 6pm-8pm πŸ“ in-person + online 🎟️ Free πŸ‘‹ BSL interpreted More info (includes BSL) πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/5slo50T2RI7