Deaf Awareness Webinar with the Irish Deaf Society

NTA Film & TV, in collaboration with the Irish Deaf Society, is delighted to present an online workshop designed to highlight the experiences of the Deaf community and the issues and barriers they face. 

This online session aims to provide guidance and insight for those with little or no experience engaging with the Deaf community, helping to build understanding and confidence in communicating in a Deaf-friendly way. It will also explore the culture and language of the Deaf community. Raising awareness is key to breaking down barriers and challenging unfounded attitudes. 

 

Our Deaf Awareness Session covers the following topics: 

• Irish Sign Language (ISL): A brief explanation of the language and the ISL Act 2017 

• Deaf Community: Understanding the Deaf community as a linguistic minority including both Deaf and hearing people, with discussion of positive Deafness and Deaf identity 

• Lip-reading video challenge 

• Correct terminology 

• Barriers faced by Deaf people 

• Best practices when communicating with a Deaf person 

• ISL Challenge: Learn how to spell your name and some basic signs/phrases related to film and TV 

• Q&A and Discussion 

Please note: Limited places are available for this session. Cameras must be on, and active participation is required. Please do not register if you are unavailable on the date below or unable to participate fully to the best of your ability. 

 

Who Can Register: 

This  session is for anyone in the screen sector who is seeking a better understanding of the Deaf  Community. It is recommended for those with little or no experience with the  Deaf  Community. 

 

Dates and Duration: 

Online on December 3rd at 6pm for approx. one hour.  

 

How To Register: 

Interested participants must apply by completing the registration form HERE 

This form will ask you to provide a short work biography and a brief statement outlining why you would like to take part in this session, and how it will support your career and/or skills development. 

Incomplete registration forms, or those missing the required information, will not be considered. 

Deadline to register is Thursday 20th November at 12 noon 

Please note that registration does not guarantee attendance. Selected participants will be notified by 27th November. 

 

Selection Process:   

Only 40 places are available for this session.  Applications will be assessed by a panel that may include representatives from the National Talent Academy for Film & Television, and independent external assessors. 

 

Further Information: 

For any questions, please email filmandtv@nationaltalentacademies.ie     

All cost associated with access will be covered in full by the NTA Film & TV.   

The NTA Film & TV reserves the right to make amendments to this initiative subject to funding, production landscape and health and safety requirements at the time of delivery.   

The National Talent Academy Film and TV is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán. 

Photo credit: Juliette Rowland for the ‘First Steps to Filmmaking: A Careers Workshop for the Irish d/Deaf Community’ hosted by the National Talent Academy for Film & TV and Curious North Productions. 

 

About The Irish Deaf Society:

The IDS is the only national Deaf-led representative organisation of the Deaf, and it serves the interests and welfare of the Deaf community. It provides a number of education, personal and social services to Deaf children, adults, and their families. 

The Irish Deaf Society is recognised as a Disabled Peoples Organisation (DPO) under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). IDS are members of the World Federation of the Deaf and the European Union of the Deaf and have consulted with international Deaf representative bodies in relation to a number of societal issues that impact on Deaf people.  

The Irish Deaf Society seeks to achieve and promote the Equality and Rights of Deaf people in Ireland. On the grounds of the Irish Constitution and Human Rights and international legislation, the ambition of full access to citizenship and society is sought through the empowerment and mobilisation of the Deaf community. With an awareness of their identity and their rights as individuals, Deaf people in Ireland are enabled to celebrate their culture and continue to ensure the upholding of Irish Sign Language recognition and break down the barriers of discrimination. 

Vist www.irishdeafsociety.ie for more information on the IDS.