For many children and young people, particularly those with learning difficulties, attending a theatre performance can be a confusing and stressful experience. Sara Ryan from the University of Warwick has described the experience of many parents taking their children into such public places as being “contingent, unsatisfactory and incomplete”.
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Accessibility should be part of everyday arts practice
The English National Ballet’s My First Coppélia makes use of symbol resources, which supports the inclusion of people with a communication difficulties. Photograph: ENB
Firefighters offer safety advice to the deaf
National Deaf Awareness Week (May 19-25)
West Sussex Firefighters will be helping deaf residents during National Deaf Awareness Week (May 19-25) to ensure they have appropriate smoke alarms in their homes.
To find out more contact the Community Fire Safety team on 01243 642879.
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Signing Santa Warms Kids Hearts
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SWEETWATER (CBSMiami) – For many kids, sitting on Santa’s lap, posing for a picture with him, and telling him all the gifts they want for Christmas is a holiday tradition they never miss.
But for kids who are deaf and hard of hearing, that last part is usually impossible.
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