Come and join us as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Week

Every year, one week is dedicated throughout the nation to raise awareness of deafness and the barriers faced by deaf people every day.

BID Services have arranged a number of events to mark Deaf Awareness Week, which is taking place from Monday 28th June to Sunday 4th July 2010.

On Monday 28th June from 12pm - 2pm, Birmingham's Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress help us launch Deaf Awareness Week. Deaf and hearing children from schools all over Birmingham will release balloons from the Town Hall.

Tuesday 29th June throughout the day will see Deaf staff from BID Services and the Deaf Cultural Centre visiting local schools in Ladywood to share signed stories with children.

There will be an Open Day at the Deaf Cultural Centre on Friday 2nd July from 9am - 1pm. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to find out about BID Services and the range of services we offer to deaf and hard of hearing people and also to find out how they can support them in the workplace. Learn about Access to Work, how to book an interpreter and even learn how to fingerspell your own name.

A musical extravaganza has been arranged for Friday 2nd July from 7pm - 11pm at the Deaf Cultural Centre.

 
There will be performances by talented artists and musicians including acclaimed flutist Ruth Montgomery, BSL Poet Richard Carter, Sign Song Performer Jayne Fletcher, Ricky 'Ricardo' Hoye, the winner of Deaf Idol and a combination of drama and sign songs by InteGreat Theatre from Words, Signs and Vibes. Special guests for the evening performance is the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress.

Entry is by ticket only and costs £10. Please contact Kate Clifford for further information or to obtain your ticket. She can be contacted via 0121 246 6100 (voice) or email on bookings@deafculturalcentre.com

We hope to see you at one of our events!