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Deaf college sign language plan cash boost - The Star
STUDENTS from Doncaster College for the Deaf have been given a cash boost in their bid to help to create an international sign language.
The organisation has received a €76,700 grant from the European Leonardo Da Vinci charity towards work it is carrying out along with other similar organisations to create the language.
Bobbie Roberts, Chair of Trustees at the college, said: "This grant, under the lifelong learning programme, will enable our college to work in partnership with two other deaf schools/colleges in Europe to improve the vocational training for and employment of deaf students.
"We are very pleased to have been granted this money to help boost our students involvement in 'Spread the Sign' the web-based dictionary of vocational and commonly used signs which can be used in different social and work environments. "Doncaster Deaf Trust is a registered charity and as such we are always on the lookout for funding to help improve the services we can offer to our students who travel from across the country to be educated in Doncaster."
Earlier this year, Doncaster representatives were present to witness 'Spread the Sign' being given the royal seal of approval by Queen Silvia of Sweden.
The tool increases the accessibility to other sign languages and simplifies the exchange between sign language users in the world.
John Weston, trust fundraiser said: "Getting this grant is a great step forward for Doncaster Deaf Trust. In the current climate funding is more important than ever and we are working hard to gain funding to develop our offering."
Anyone wishing to hold a fundraising event or donate to Doncaster Deaf Trust can speak to John for further information on 01302 386750.
STUDENTS from Doncaster College for the Deaf have been given a cash boost in their bid to help to create an international sign language.
The organisation has received a €76,700 grant from the European Leonardo Da Vinci charity towards work it is carrying out along with other similar organisations to create the language.
Bobbie Roberts, Chair of Trustees at the college, said: "This grant, under the lifelong learning programme, will enable our college to work in partnership with two other deaf schools/colleges in Europe to improve the vocational training for and employment of deaf students.
"We are very pleased to have been granted this money to help boost our students involvement in 'Spread the Sign' the web-based dictionary of vocational and commonly used signs which can be used in different social and work environments. "Doncaster Deaf Trust is a registered charity and as such we are always on the lookout for funding to help improve the services we can offer to our students who travel from across the country to be educated in Doncaster."
Earlier this year, Doncaster representatives were present to witness 'Spread the Sign' being given the royal seal of approval by Queen Silvia of Sweden.
The tool increases the accessibility to other sign languages and simplifies the exchange between sign language users in the world.
John Weston, trust fundraiser said: "Getting this grant is a great step forward for Doncaster Deaf Trust. In the current climate funding is more important than ever and we are working hard to gain funding to develop our offering."
Anyone wishing to hold a fundraising event or donate to Doncaster Deaf Trust can speak to John for further information on 01302 386750.