Within Deaf Action’s home in Edinburgh, we have been busy planning how best to create a library. We want this library to be brimming with books, stories and knowledge, and of course, to be a celebration of our community’s culture and heritage. To bring this vision to life, we need your help. We’re on a book hunt! Do you have …
With the Scottish Budget being announced on Tuesday 19 December, we are encouraged to see some funding being restored to the arts in Scotland. After Edinburgh Deaf Festival was denied funding for on two occasions by Creative Scotland, we hope this means more deaf-led projects will be fairly funded in the coming years. Deaf Action’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival is just …
Edinburgh Deaf Festival has had two funding applications rejected by Creative Scotland, putting the future of the festival at risk. Edinburgh Deaf Festival faces an uncertain future after being denied funding by Creative Scotland. Our festival, which was launched in 2022, has come to establish itself as an integral part of the Edinburgh Festival family. Our work in creating …
Over Christmas and New Year, there will be some changes to our services and operating hours. Edinburgh office Deaf Action’s offices at 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, will be closed from 5pm 22 December until 9am 3 January. During this time, you will be unable to visit the offices, however, you can still contact the relevant services if you require support. …
Want to know more about digital technology and how to use it? Dates: Every Thursday Time: 12pm – 3pm Where: Brennan Suite, Deaf Action, Albany St, Edinburgh We have launched a brand new digital drop-in service designed to help you learn more about digital technology. The sessions are open to all and are available in BSL and/or English. Come …
We are excited to announce that Deaf Action was commended in ‘Diversity Campaign of the Year’ category for our work on the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, at the recent Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2023. The award ceremony, which took place on 12 October, celebrated the work undertaken by organisations to help break down barriers, improve accessibility and promote diversity across …
British sign language family classes Edinburgh Dates: 7 November – 12 December 2023 Time: Every Tuesday 6pm – 8pm Price: Free Where: Deaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh Glasgow Dates: 16 January – 20 February 2024 Time: Every Tuesday 6pm – 8pm Price: Free Where: Deaf Action, 70 West Regent Street, Glasgow Join us for this BSL family class course, …
Get ready to ace that interview! Here are our top tips to help you prepare for full-time employment. If you’ve secured a job interview, you’ll want to make sure you showcase your skills. However, as a deaf job seeker, there may be unique challenges to overcome. Our Employability team has put together these top tips to help you prepare and …
We are proud to announce that ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters and Translators) is now the ‘Health and Wellbeing’ sponsor of this year’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Their sponsorship will go towards the vital wellbeing of all volunteers, interpreters, captioners, performers and staff during the festival by providing wellbeing resources, healthy food and refreshments, as well as a relaxing massage …