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D.E.M.O.O. - Deaf Enjoy Music and Overcome Obstacles
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €60,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Small-scale partnerships in adult education
Project code2023-2-IT02-KA210-ADU-000174684
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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<< Background >>Music is a universal means of expression, socialization and well-being, yet Deaf adults still face exclusion from this cultural dimension. Deafness, often invisible, creates barriers that prevent equal access to concerts, festivals or music-based activities, where interpretation and inclusive tools are rarely available. We applied for this project to respond to the lack of opportunities for Deaf adults to enjoy music and to foster inclusion through innovative, non-formal education approaches.The needs addressed were clear:•For Deaf adults: to explore music through alternative channels (vibrations, visual tools, SL), enhancing creativity, communication and social participation, reducing risks of marginalization.•For educators and partner organisations: to strengthen competences in making music accessible and inclusive, gaining knowledge, methods and networks to support Deaf learners.•For the music sector: to raise awareness and provide tools for professionals to include Deaf audiences in cultural events.DEMOO created an opportunity to bridge this gap by developing a learning model that empowers Deaf adults to “feel” and enjoy music alongside hearing people as well as defining strategies to make music more accessible to deaf<< Objectives >>Through this project, we wanted to create an inclusive learning environment enabling Deaf adults to access and enjoy music as a channel for expression, socialization and emotional well-being. The project tried to break down, although to a limited extent, the barriers caused by an invisible disability and to promote equality and diversity, especially in adult learning and music environments.More concretely, we sought to:•Develop an inclusive, experience-based learning model for Deaf adults to better “feel” music•Promote social inclusion and creativity by supporting the participation of Deaf adults in music as a form of communication and emotional expression•Strengthen the competences of educators and music professionals so they can recognize the needs of Deaf learners and apply adapted methodologies•Build a transnational network connecting the Deaf community, adult education providers and music professionals•Raise awareness in the music industry on the need to provide accessible events and tools, ensuring Deaf people can benefit from music on equal termsBasically, the project sought to empower deaf adults, support educators and influence the music industry, creating a more inclusive cultural environment.<< Implementation >>The project was carried out through a series of interconnected activities combining research, educational design and pilot testing, together with promotion and dissemination throughout the project's lifetime:1) Context analysis: partners carried out a comparative study in Italy, Poland, and Spain to identify challenges faced by Deaf adults in accessing music and collected European good practices. Summary videos were produced in partner Sign Languages.2) Design of the Non-formal and Inclusive Learning Model: experts in education, deafness and music co-created a training program based on tactile and visual methodologies, including soft and digital skills, to help Deaf adults “feel” music.3) Pilot testing: Deaf adults participated in experiential training, supported by adult educators and music professionals, which improved their technical and digital skills to better appreciate music.4) Guidelines for accessibility: partners developed practical strategies for the music industry and educators, with user-friendly graphics and translation into national languages.5) Promotion and dissemination: A communication plan, in-person and virtual promotional activities, final public events ensured wide visibility.<< Results >>The project delivered a set of concrete and tangible results aimed at improving music accessibility for Deaf adults.•a comparative study in Italy, Poland and Spain, involving 148 Deaf adults and 22 music professionals, highlighting challenges, obstacles and opportunities. Findings were summarised in a document available in partner national Sign Languages.•a non-formal program with more than 10 experiential activities enabling Deaf adults to explore music through sight, touch, movement, and sign language. Materials were produced in English, partner languages, and summaries in Sign Languages.•Pilot testing: 51 Deaf adults participated in training supported by 15+ educators and music professionals, improving soft and digital skills while experimenting with inclusive methodologies. A transnational report captured key insights and benefits.•practical strategies for educators and the music sector, designed in easy-to-read and visually accessible formats, available in all partner languages.•Promotion & dissemination: website, Facebook page, SL videos, dissemination reports and final events in each country reached wide audiences and raised awareness on music accessibility.
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<< Background >>Music is a universal means of expression, socialization and well-being, yet Deaf adults still face exclusion from this cultural dimension. Deafness, often invisible, creates barriers that prevent equal access to concerts, festivals or music-based activities, where interpretation and inclusive tools are rarely available. We applied for this project to respond to the lack of opportunities for Deaf adults to enjoy music and to foster inclusion through innovative, non-formal education approaches.The needs addressed were clear:•For Deaf adults: to explore music through alternative channels (vibrations, visual tools, SL), enhancing creativity, communication and social participation, reducing risks of marginalization.•For educators and partner organisations: to strengthen competences in making music accessible and inclusive, gaining knowledge, methods and networks to support Deaf learners.•For the music sector: to raise awareness and provide tools for professionals to include Deaf audiences in cultural events.DEMOO created an opportunity to bridge this gap by developing a learning model that empowers Deaf adults to “feel” and enjoy music alongside hearing people as well as defining strategies to make music more accessible to deaf<< Objectives >>Through this project, we wanted to create an inclusive learning environment enabling Deaf adults to access and enjoy music as a channel for expression, socialization and emotional well-being. The project tried to break down, although to a limited extent, the barriers caused by an invisible disability and to promote equality and diversity, especially in adult learning and music environments.More concretely, we sought to:•Develop an inclusive, experience-based learning model for Deaf adults to better “feel” music•Promote social inclusion and creativity by supporting the participation of Deaf adults in music as a form of communication and emotional expression•Strengthen the competences of educators and music professionals so they can recognize the needs of Deaf learners and apply adapted methodologies•Build a transnational network connecting the Deaf community, adult education providers and music professionals•Raise awareness in the music industry on the need to provide accessible events and tools, ensuring Deaf people can benefit from music on equal termsBasically, the project sought to empower deaf adults, support educators and influence the music industry, creating a more inclusive cultural environment.<< Implementation >>The project was carried out through a series of interconnected activities combining research, educational design and pilot testing, together with promotion and dissemination throughout the project's lifetime:1) Context analysis: partners carried out a comparative study in Italy, Poland, and Spain to identify challenges faced by Deaf adults in accessing music and collected European good practices. Summary videos were produced in partner Sign Languages.2) Design of the Non-formal and Inclusive Learning Model: experts in education, deafness and music co-created a training program based on tactile and visual methodologies, including soft and digital skills, to help Deaf adults “feel” music.3) Pilot testing: Deaf adults participated in experiential training, supported by adult educators and music professionals, which improved their technical and digital skills to better appreciate music.4) Guidelines for accessibility: partners developed practical strategies for the music industry and educators, with user-friendly graphics and translation into national languages.5) Promotion and dissemination: A communication plan, in-person and virtual promotional activities, final public events ensured wide visibility.<< Results >>The project delivered a set of concrete and tangible results aimed at improving music accessibility for Deaf adults.•a comparative study in Italy, Poland and Spain, involving 148 Deaf adults and 22 music professionals, highlighting challenges, obstacles and opportunities. Findings were summarised in a document available in partner national Sign Languages.•a non-formal program with more than 10 experiential activities enabling Deaf adults to explore music through sight, touch, movement, and sign language. Materials were produced in English, partner languages, and summaries in Sign Languages.•Pilot testing: 51 Deaf adults participated in training supported by 15+ educators and music professionals, improving soft and digital skills while experimenting with inclusive methodologies. A transnational report captured key insights and benefits.•practical strategies for educators and the music sector, designed in easy-to-read and visually accessible formats, available in all partner languages.•Promotion & dissemination: website, Facebook page, SL videos, dissemination reports and final events in each country reached wide audiences and raised awareness on music accessibility.
