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This website aims to raise awareness and educate the general public about the Deaf community, sign language, and cultural sensitivity. By providing a comprehensive website that is inclusive and accessible, the project can support social inclusion and active citizenship among members of the Deaf community, who may have been marginalized or disadvantaged in the past.

Subtitles: Making TV and Videos Accessible

2025-11-18
Accessibility
Subtitles are text shown mostly at the bottom of TV programs and videos. They are here for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to understand what is being said. In the European Union (EU), there are laws to make sure more videos have subtitles. What Are Subtitles? Subtitles show the words people are saying on screen. Special […]
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Deaf Literature

2025-01-08
Deaf art
Deaf literature is a unique form of storytelling that captures the experiences, culture, and identity of deaf people. Let me explain what it means and why it’s important. What is Deaf Literature? Deaf literature includes stories, poems, and other written works created by deaf authors or that explore deaf culture and experiences. It began developing […]
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Deaf in Politics in Europe

2025-01-08
Deaf advocacy
What is “Deaf in politics”? “Deaf in Politics” means deaf people taking part in government and making decisions for their country. This can be as politicians, voters, or activists. In Europe, more deaf people are getting involved in politics, but there are still challenges. Why is it important? It’s important because deaf people should have […]
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Deaf Identity: Understanding Deaf Identity in Europe

2025-01-08
Deaf identity
Deaf identity is a complex and important concept for deaf individuals across Europe. It refers to how deaf people reflect on themselves, their place in society, and their connection to Deaf culture and community. What is Deaf Identity? Deaf identity is about recognizing and embracing one’s Deaf Being as a cultural and linguistic characteristic, rather […]
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Deaf Gain

2025-01-08
Deaf Culture
What is “Deaf Gain”? “Deaf Gain” is a new way of thinking about being deaf. It focuses not on deafness as a loss, but on all the positive things that can come from being deaf. The term was first used by Aaron Williamson, a performance artist, who became deaf later in life. After consulting many […]
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Deaf Films and Filmmakers/Actors

2025-01-08
Deaf Media
Movies are a special way to tell stories using pictures and movement. For deaf people, movies can be a powerful way to share their experiences and culture with others. Deaf movies represent a powerful movement in filmmaking that showcases stories both by and about deaf people. This includes movies made by deaf directors and those […]
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Deaf cultural practices and traditions

2025-01-08
Deaf Culture
Deaf culture has many own practices and traditions. These customs show how Deaf people live, communicate, and celebrate their identity. Let’s explore some of these aspects of Deaf culture. What are Deaf cultural practices? Deaf cultural practices are the social-cultural ways Deaf people do things. These practices help Deaf people connect with each other and […]
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Deaf Communities and Events: Celebrating Deaf Culture

2025-01-08
Deaf Culture
Deaf communities are groups of people who share a common language, culture, and experiences. These communities organise many events to celebrate their identity and connect with others. This article will explain what deaf communities are and describe some important events they hold. What are deaf communities? Deaf communities are made up of deaf and hard […]
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Deaf Theatre and Poetry: Art Without Sound

2025-01-02
Deaf art
What is Deaf Theatre and Poetry? Deaf theatre and poetry are art forms that use sign language and visual expression instead of sound. They are special ways for deaf people to tell stories and share feelings through movement, facial expressions, and sign language. Why are they important? These art forms help deaf people express themselves […]
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Deaf Friendly Therapy and Counselling

2025-01-02
Deaf health
What is deaf-friendly therapy and counselling?Deaf-friendly therapy and counselling is a special way to help deaf people with their mental health. It is designed to make sure deaf people can get the support they need easily. The therapist uses sign language to talk directly with the deaf person The therapist understands Deaf culture and the […]
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Deafhood

2025-01-02
Deaf identity
Deafhood is a positive way of thinking about being deaf. It’s different from just saying someone can’t hear. Deafhood is about deaf people feeling good about who they are and finding their place in the world. It represents a kind of journey for Deaf identity, a path to understanding oneself as a deaf person. What […]
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DeafSpace: visual environments for deaf people

2025-01-02
Deaf Culture
DeafSpace is a special way of designing buildings and rooms to make them more comfortable and useful for deaf people. It was created by an architect named Hansel Bauman, who worked with Gallaudet University, a school for deaf students, in 2005. What is DeafSpace? DeafSpace is about making places that work well for how deaf […]
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About The Project:

Design and develop a user-friendly website that is inclusive and accessible to all.

To create a comprehensive website that provides information and resources about the Deaf community, sign language, and cultural sensitivity. Gather a wide range of information and resources on Deaf culture, sign language, and cultural sensitivity

To serve as a bridge between the hearing and Deaf communities, providing an easy way for the hearing to learn about Deaf culture and sign language through interactive quizzes and e-learning. 

Develop interactive quizzes and e-learning to help hearing individuals learn about Deaf culture and sign language. 

To raise awareness and educate the general public about the Deaf community, sign language, and Deaf heritage, to promote understanding and acceptance. 

To highlight 16 subtopics within the Deaf community, by creating a section dedicated to these topics on the website.

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    Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

    Project no: 2023-2-NL01-KA210-ADU-000174610