Deaf Journalism Europe is a project that aims to change how news is made and shared for deaf people in Europe. This project is important because it helps deaf people get news in a way that works best for them.
What is Deaf Journalism Europe?
Deaf Journalism Europe is a group of deaf-led media organisations working together. Their goal is to make news more accessible for deaf people across Europe. They want to:
- Make news videos in different sign languages
- Create training materials for new Deaf journalists
- Write reports for governments about supporting Deaf media
- Build a network of deaf journalists across Europe
Create a European organisation for Deaf journalists
How does it work?
Deaf Journalism Europe works by:
- Sharing skills and knowledge between Deaf media groups
- Creating training programs for new Deaf journalists
- Making news stories in different sign languages
- Working with governments to improve support for Deaf media
- Building a strong network of Deaf journalists in Europe
The project uses online tools to connect deaf journalists from different countries. They meet regularly to plan stories and share ideas.
How is it funded?
- The European Union is helping to pay for this project. They are giving about 1 million euros to support Deaf Journalism Europe
Why is Deaf-led journalism important?
Deaf-led journalism is crucial because it allows deaf people to tell their own stories.
When deaf people are in charge of making news, they can:
When deaf people are in charge of making news, they can:
- Choose topics that matter to the deaf community
- Use sign language naturally and fluently
- Understand and explain Deaf culture better
This project is helping to make sure deaf people can get news and information just like everyone else. It’s an important step towards making the world more fair and equal for deaf people.