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Project aims to aid deaf - The Inverness Courier
DEAF Action in Inverness is to hold two open meetings following the launch of a project looking at how new technologies might help the deaf community, especially those living in isolation, in remote Highland areas.
With the support of NHS Highland and Highland Council, the organisation will provide the deaf community with opportunities to engage in social communication in their own language – British sign language – access health and council services, book communication support and access information.
Enrique Canton, who is deaf himself, is co-ordinating the six-month project which looks at a range of videophone and web-based technologies, podcasts, mobile 3G and 4G possibilities and other ways in which technology can be used effectively. Current technology and good practice will also be widely reviewed, from a deaf and a British sign language/English interpreter perspective, and Enrique will travel around Highland promoting the use of technology and supporting users.
At the end of the six months, a report will be produced to reflect on findings of the project and provide recommendations for future use.
Enrique said, “I am passionate about technology and thrilled to be involved in this interesting project. The project aims to help break down barriers to communication; barriers that affect the deaf community on a daily basis. I am hopeful my findings will help develop a model of good practice to be shared with other agencies across Scotland.”
The meetings are in the Lovat Suite at the Beaufort Hotel, Culduthel Road, Inverness, at 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday 14th March and 10am to 1pm on Saturday 15th March. Entry is free.
DEAF Action in Inverness is to hold two open meetings following the launch of a project looking at how new technologies might help the deaf community, especially those living in isolation, in remote Highland areas.
With the support of NHS Highland and Highland Council, the organisation will provide the deaf community with opportunities to engage in social communication in their own language – British sign language – access health and council services, book communication support and access information.
Enrique Canton, who is deaf himself, is co-ordinating the six-month project which looks at a range of videophone and web-based technologies, podcasts, mobile 3G and 4G possibilities and other ways in which technology can be used effectively. Current technology and good practice will also be widely reviewed, from a deaf and a British sign language/English interpreter perspective, and Enrique will travel around Highland promoting the use of technology and supporting users.
At the end of the six months, a report will be produced to reflect on findings of the project and provide recommendations for future use.
Enrique said, “I am passionate about technology and thrilled to be involved in this interesting project. The project aims to help break down barriers to communication; barriers that affect the deaf community on a daily basis. I am hopeful my findings will help develop a model of good practice to be shared with other agencies across Scotland.”
The meetings are in the Lovat Suite at the Beaufort Hotel, Culduthel Road, Inverness, at 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday 14th March and 10am to 1pm on Saturday 15th March. Entry is free.