we are currently organising the 8th supporting deaf people online conference and this event will take place between the 9-12th february, 2011. There will be two themes: 1) communication, education and the future and 2) industrialisation, corporization, charity and control.
We are currently seeking proposals for presentations. Possible topics include, but in no way limited to:
Deaf perspectives on interpreting and communication
childhood and deafness
communication issues
education
early childhood interpreting
the impact of cochlear implants on the deaf community and language
interpreting in specialist settings
who controls deaf people?
Who controls interpreters/interpreting?
The industrialisation/corporization of interpreting
connecting with the deaf community
how developing countries are being affected/empowered by western charity/aid
the deaf experience in developing countries
charity and modern deaf communities
the impact of interpreting on deaf communities
empowering/building strong deaf communities
open topic (papers will be selected on their merits and interest to the field).
We are interested in alternative presentations - not just papers. For example, videos, discussions between two presenters, facilitated discussions, workshops and seminars. If you have an idea, but are not sure if it can work in an online format, contact us to see if we can find a way to make it happen!
Please send your submission in the form of a proposed title, an abstract/outline of your ideas (approx. 200 words) and a short biography to
judithm@directlearn.co.uk
if you just fancy being a delegate, the early bird discount is available until the 15th of november.
See here:
Direct Learn Online Conferencing
many thanks and hope you can make it to the next conference in february.
Judith mole
direct learn services ltd.
