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	<title>News &amp; Events &#8211; NI Deaf.com</title>
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		<title>ISL Deaf Heritage Northern Ireland</title>
		<link>https://www.nideaf.com/news-events/2024/04/isl-deaf-heritage-northern-ireland/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first of the few videos about the ISL Deaf Heritage Northern Ireland has been published. Visit www.foyledeafassociation.org/isl-deaf-heritage-northern-ireland/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first of the few videos about the ISL Deaf Heritage Northern Ireland has been published.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Visit <a href="https://www.foyledeafassociation.org/isl-deaf-heritage-northern-ireland/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.foyledeafassociation.org/isl-deaf-heritage-northern-ireland/</a></p>
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		<title>Stephen Gilligan gained his ISL Level 6 Certificate</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A very big congratulation to our Stephen Gilligan, who was at Foyle Deaf Association&#8217;s graduation ceremony to receive his ISL Level 6 certificate from Tommy McAuley, of the Department of Communities. https://www.derrynow.com/story-telling/pictures&#8212;videos/1194615/in-pictures-foyle-deaf-association-graduation-ceremony-for-irish-sign-language-students.html He is a tutor for our Irish Sign Language Classes as well as the Live Sessions Online. Keep an eye out for our...]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A very big congratulation to our Stephen Gilligan, who was at Foyle Deaf Association&#8217;s graduation ceremony to receive his ISL Level 6 certificate from Tommy McAuley, of the Department of Communities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.derrynow.com/story-telling/pictures---videos/1194615/in-pictures-foyle-deaf-association-graduation-ceremony-for-irish-sign-language-students.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.derrynow.com/story-telling/pictures&#8212;videos/1194615/in-pictures-foyle-deaf-association-graduation-ceremony-for-irish-sign-language-students.html</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He is a tutor for our Irish Sign Language Classes as well as the Live Sessions Online.  Keep an eye out for our upcoming classes starting this August or September 2023!  </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Visit our sister&#8217;s site for upcoming classes at: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irishdeaf.com/sign-language-classes/" target="_blank">https://www.irishdeaf.com/sign-language-classes/</a></p>
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		<title>Irish Deaf.com Logo Competition</title>
		<link>https://www.nideaf.com/news-events/2023/03/irish-deaf-com-logo-competition/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Design a new logo for Irish Deaf.com. 1st Prize in association with IDC/17TVS &#8211; €300 WeTransfer your designs to info@irishdeaf.com. We, at IDC, would like to announce to everyone in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities that we are now in the process of creating a new image for IDC. As a result of taking this...]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Design a new logo for Irish Deaf.com.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1st Prize in association with IDC/17TVS &#8211; €300</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">WeTransfer your designs to info@irishdeaf.com.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We, at IDC, would like to announce to everyone in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities that we are now in the process of creating a new image for IDC. As a result of taking this step forward, we are now advertising a new logo design competition which represents the beliefs and values of IDC. Now is a good time to replace our logo which was last changed ten years ago to showcase our business identity with a clean, original brand that reflects our image.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">1. Design a logo that helps our company look professional which, in turn, benefits us to attract the customers to our website. Simplicity is the keyword and the logo designs must originate from individual design portfolios.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2. Choose the right colours for the IDC logo. Colour has as much influence on how a company logo is perceived as the rest of the design elements that define a company or an organisation logo. In general, people will have a psychological and emotional response to the colours in your logo design.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">3. Each and every company, organisation or charity, like each and every single individual, has its own personality and we would like to see an attractive design logo that reflects the personality of Irish Deaf.com (IDC).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">4. To run a company or organisation that provides services, requires passion and determination. When designing a logo, we would like you to take into consideration the different aspects of each specific industry but also look past the type of business to learn what differentiates one business from another.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is a prize of €300.00 for the best logo design which positively reflects the image of IDC.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The deadline is at 11:59pm GMT, 1st June 2023.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The winner with the logo will be revealed at the DCL Football Final during halftime on 1st July 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.</p>
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		<title>Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with Irish Sign Language Interpreter</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Molesworth Street Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting with ISL Interpreter 2nd Sat of each month. 2pm. All welcome St Anne&#8217;s Parish Centre,Molesworth Hall, Dublin City Centre.D02TX92 Email: L10@alcoholicsanonymous.ie Deaf and hard of hearing text no: 087-1460387 www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Open meeting with ISL Interpreter</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2nd Sat of each month. 2pm.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All welcome</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">St Anne&#8217;s Parish Centre,<br>Molesworth Hall, Dublin City Centre.<br>D02TX92</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Email: <a href="mailto:L10@alcoholicsanonymous.ie">L10@alcoholicsanonymous.ie</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Deaf and hard of hearing text no: 087-1460387</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/" target="_blank">www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie</a></p>



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		<title>CaptionRelay</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Captioned Telephone Service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People CaptionRelay will provide real-time captions for people, who have difficulty hearing conversations, using the telephone. The captions will allow users to have a telephone conversation at normal speed while reading what the other person is saying. For more information, visit: https://captionrelay.co.uk/]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">CaptionRelay will provide real-time captions for people, who have difficulty hearing conversations, using the telephone. The captions will allow users to have a telephone conversation at normal speed while reading what the other person is saying.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For more information, visit: <a href="https://captionrelay.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://captionrelay.co.uk/</a></p>
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		<title>IrishDeaf.com Videos</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sponsored by IrishDeaf.com, 17TVP is a Deaf creative media production based in Ireland that is no longer in operation. Visit www.irishdeaf.com/media/ to view the video playlist]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sponsored by IrishDeaf.com, 17TVP is a Deaf creative media production based in Ireland that is no longer in operation.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.irishdeaf.com/media/" target="_blank">www.irishdeaf.com/media/</a> to view the video playlist</p>


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		<title>SignVideo at Causeway Coast and Glens Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the restrictions lessen we would like to take the opportunity to further promote the fact that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council offers SignVideo virtual interpretation for its customers.&#160; There are 2 ways you can avail of this service: when visiting our Civic Centres: Ballycastle:Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle BT54 6QHTel: 028 2076...]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the restrictions lessen we would like to take the opportunity to further promote the fact that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council offers SignVideo virtual interpretation for its customers.&nbsp; </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are 2 ways you can avail of this service:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>when visiting our Civic Centres:</strong></li></ol>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Ballycastle:</strong><br>Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle BT54 6QH<br>Tel: 028 2076 2225</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Ballymoney:</strong><br>Riada House, 14 Charles Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6DZ<br>Tel: 028 2766 0200</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Coleraine:</strong><br>Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine, BT52 1EY<br>Tel: 028 7034 7034</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Limavady:</strong><br>7 Connell Street, Limavady, BT49 OHA<br>Tel: 028 7772 2226</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list" start="2"><li><strong>Alternatively you can dial in and speak to a Council officer in any of our facilities or venues by clicking on the logo below.  The service is easy to use, secure and free.</strong></li></ol>



<p class="has-text-align-center has-responsive-container-background-color-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://causewaycoastglensbc.signvideo.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="58" class="wp-image-1555" style="width: 300px;" src="https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video.png 824w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-300x58.png 300w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-768x149.png 768w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-100x19.png 100w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-150x29.png 150w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-200x39.png 200w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-450x87.png 450w, https://www.nideaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sign-video-600x117.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://causewaycoastglensbc.signvideo.net/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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		<title>BBC Scotland &#8211; The Land and The Sea</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 17:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A film by Jessica Docherty featuring British Sign Language poet Tania Allan signing her work ‘The Land and the Sea’, which uses the Scottish folklore of the selkie wife as a means of exploring themes such as oppression, deaf culture, deaf community, sign language and communication. Watch at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08p0pwv]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A film by Jessica Docherty featuring British Sign Language poet Tania Allan signing her work ‘The Land and the Sea’, which uses the Scottish folklore of the selkie wife as a means of exploring themes such as oppression, deaf culture, deaf community, sign language and communication.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Watch at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08p0pwv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08p0pwv</a></p>



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		<title>Mid Ulster Council Sign Video Provision</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mid Ulster Council is piloting a service which will benefit customers who are deaf or are hard of hearing. This service will provide instant access to a Sign Language Interpreter for customers who use British Sign Language (BSL). The service also caters for Irish Sign Language (ISL) users on a request basis​. The link can...]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Mid Ulster Council is piloting a service which will benefit customers who are deaf or are hard of hearing. This service will provide instant access to a Sign Language Interpreter for customers who use British Sign Language (BSL). The service also caters for Irish Sign Language (ISL) users on a request basis​.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The link can be accessed via the following webpage <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.midulstercouncil.org/signvideo" target="_blank">https://www.midulstercouncil.org/signvideo</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The service currently&nbsp;gives you access to an online BSL interpreter at the following Council offices and leisure venues, Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm:<br><br><strong>Cookstown</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Cookstown Council Office</li><li>Cookstown Leisure Centre</li><li>Mid Ulster Sports Arena</li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Dungannon</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Dungannon Council Office</li><li>Dungannon Leisure Centre</li></ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Magherafelt</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Magherafelt Council Office</li><li>Greenvale Leisure Centre</li></ul>
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		<title>British Sign Language Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are looking into organising British Sign Language classes. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact us.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are looking into organising British Sign Language classes. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph">If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please <a href="https://www.nideaf.com/contact-us/" data-type="page" data-id="25">contact us</a>.</p>
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