We're hiring 👋 Do you have a passion for empowering people to make informed decisions about their care? We're looking for a Community Care Assistant who is fluent in BSL to support our clients in the deaf community. Interested? Find out more and apply now on our website, link includes BSL 👇
Deaf Action
Non-profit Organizations
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that supports and celebrates deaf people. Since 1835. #ActionBeyondWords
About us
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that supports and celebrates deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.
- Website
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http://www.deafaction.org
External link for Deaf Action
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Social Care, Social Work, Specialist Equipment, BSL Training, and Deaf Awareness Training
Locations
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Primary
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh, EH1 3QY, GB
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7/2 Slateford Green
Edinburgh, EH14 1NE, GB
Employees at Deaf Action
Updates
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Missed out on our recent BSL taster courses? We’ve just released new dates 🙌 Join our 6 week course, starting in November. Learn the basics, including how to sign your name, where you live, and general storytelling. 💻 Online 🗓️ Monday mornings ➡️ https://ow.ly/zIA650TryGc 👤 In-person, Edinburgh 🗓️ Thursday evenings ➡️ https://ow.ly/mrEn50TryGa
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What does Edinburgh Deaf Festival mean to you? 🌍 It's been a month since this year's festival came to a close, and we're proud of every deaf artist and performer who contributed. We've created a cultural space where deaf performers and artists have a platform to share their talents with audiences, and we can't wait to see what the future holds 🙌 Despite funding risks, we remain committed to deaf arts and will be working hard to make sure Edinburgh Deaf Festival returns. Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable. 🎫 To be the first to know about future events, sign up for our newsletter at edinburghdeaffestival.com
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We're proud to be sponsoring this year's Deaf UK 50+ event on the Isle of Wight 🤝 Our CEO, Philip Gerrard, had the honour of giving a sponsor’s speech last night, praising Deaf UK 50+ for their outstanding work over the past 20 years. Their dedication to the deaf community aligns closely with our purpose here at Deaf Action, and in particular, with our residential care home at Easthill on the Isle of Wight which provides specialist care for older deaf people. Congrats to Deaf UK 50+ on another fantastic event 🙌 #DeafAction #ActionBeyondWords #Deaf #BSL
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Last weekend, a group of young fundraisers from our Youth Club took on a 5km obstacle course to raise funds for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🏃♀️💪 So far, these fantastic young people have raised over £1,400, which will be used to create an accessible garden allotment and will fund trips to boost residents' wellbeing 🏡🌿 A huge thank you and well done to everyone for getting involved! ❤️ You can donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/4LZ750SRVtz
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An update on the Easthill garden makeover project 🌻 Following the incredibly successful Garden Volunteer Day in June, we are getting together again on 12 & 13 October to continue transforming the garden space at Easthill Home for Deaf People, located on the Isle of Wight 🏠 Find out how to get involved here 👇 https://ow.ly/a0Ot50SBrLV A huge thank you to everyone who has kindly supported this project, we couldn't do this without you ❤️
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One day to go! Tomorrow afternoon, over 20 young people from our Youth Club will be taking on a 5km obstacle course to raise funds for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🤩 🏃♀️ If you can, please support their amazing effort by contributing to their Just Giving page. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference ❤️ You can donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/4LZ750SRVtz Thank you for your support!
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Deaf Action reposted this
Paid co-producer roles. Apply by 12 noon on Thursday 29th August. Are you an adult main language BSL user? Do you use Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership services? Would you like to co-produce a factsheet to train staff to deliver services to main language BSL users? Communication Inclusion People is looking for three adult co-producers. For more information see the advert at https://lnkd.in/eJP2pxzJ Apply by 12 noon on Thursday 29th August.
News - Communication Inclusion People
https://www.communicationinclusionpeople.com
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At the end of this month, over 20 amazing young people from our Youth Club are taking on a fun 5km inflatable race to raise £3,000 for our supported accommodation for deaf adults in Slateford Green, Edinburgh 🤩 Your donations will help us create an accessible garden allotment and will fund trips to boost residents' wellbeing 🏡🌿 If you can, please support their amazing effort by contributing to their Just Giving page. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference ❤️ You can donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/fzqW50SRVty Thank you for your support!
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Deaf Trauma Seminar with Karli Dettman and John Smith 🤝 Join us in the Blackwood Bar for a very special presentation by Director of the Karli Health Centre, Karli Dettman and comedian John Smith as they explore the concept of deaf trauma and strategies for minimising it for future generations. 📅 12 September 🕕 6pm - 8pm 📍 Blackwood Bar, Albany St, Edinburgh 👋 BSL interpreted This is a free event however booking via our website is essential, we will also be live streaming the presentation on YouTube, so you can access it wherever you are 🌍 Book here 🎟️ https://ow.ly/SZyP50T2Qb4