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Bridge between two worlds
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €60,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Small-scale partnerships in adult education
Project code2021-2-RO01-KA210-ADU-000049514
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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"<< Background >>We identified the pressing need within the Deaf Community for improved communication with large society :Deaf individuals primarily use sign language, which is understood by very few hearing people. This creates a significant communication gap with the hearing world. There is a shortage of authorized sign language interpreters compared to the actual needs of the Deaf Community. So, the need for unauthorized interpreters to help arises, as they often act as a bridge for communication in informal settings, due to the limited availability and high costs associated with authorized interpreters. Many interpreters/mediators/facilitators, have limited knowledge/understanding about the ethical and honor topics in the activity of interpreting in sign language (SL). In several European countries, including Romania, the training of SL interpreters is often short-lived and lacks comprehensive coverage of important aspects such as ethics, barriers, and cultural considerations. By addressing these needs, our project aimed to improve the overall quality of sign language interpretation services, enhance communication between deaf and hearing individuals, and promote a more inclusive society. << Objectives >>- Developing of a authentic inclusive society in relation to the representatives of the Deaf Community by improving communication between deaf and hearing people through appropriate mediation with the help of competent mediators that ensure the interpretation into sign language and the translation of messages communicated in sign language into spoken language.-Increasing the quality of sign language interpretation services, especially in terms of professional ethics, knowledge and respect for the Deaf Culture, at the level of partner organizations, of the countries involved in the partnership and at European level by organizing transnational learning activities and elaborating a guide of good practices.So, our project aimed:1.Improved communication: by training competent sign language communication facilitators. 2.Enhanced quality of interpretation services: particularly in terms of professional ethics and respect for Deaf Culture. 3.Development of a best practice guide: for communication facilitators, providing them with ethical directions, and strategies to navigate the complexities of their role.4.Promotion of inclusion: to foster a more inclusive society that values diversity. << Implementation >>The following activities were implemented during the 12 months of project implementation:-Transnational Project Meetings: focused on project planning, ensuring the quality of project outcomes, dissemination and exploitation activities and evaluating the overall project implementation.-Development of BBTW Curriculum: for continuing training of adults who serve as sign language communication facilitators in various settings. -Development of BBTW eBook: comprising written content, relevant images, and videos in Romanian and German sign languages, as well as spoken communication in Romanian and German. The BBTW eBook focuses on topics such as professional and ethical codes for sign language interpreters, interactions between deaf and hearing individuals in interpreting contexts, and the role of sign language interpreters including Deaf interpreters.-""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" Training Event for Adults: a training event was organized in Hamburg and tested the BBTW curriculum. -Multiplier Events: Two conferences, one in Hamburg and one in Iasi, served as multiplier events to share project achievements with participants from Germany and Romania, respectively.<< Results >>The concrete outputs and other results of our project include:-Curriculum: ""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" (in eBOOk format as well as in downloadable format available in three languages: EN, RO, DE), serving as the foundation for our pilot course and potential use by partner organizations or other institutions across Europe.-Improved communication between deaf and hearing individuals through more competent mediators who provide sign language interpretation services.-eBook: ""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" (available in three languages: EN, RO, DE), an electronic guide featuring text, representative images, and sign language videos; a best practice guide for sign language interpreters.-Training for Sign Language communication mediators resulting in acquisition of new skills by learners, in particular enhanced mediation skills between the deaf and hearing communities and ethical behavior in sign language interpretation.-Multiplication of project activities, exploitation of project results, maximizing their utilization and dissemination."
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"<< Background >>We identified the pressing need within the Deaf Community for improved communication with large society :Deaf individuals primarily use sign language, which is understood by very few hearing people. This creates a significant communication gap with the hearing world. There is a shortage of authorized sign language interpreters compared to the actual needs of the Deaf Community. So, the need for unauthorized interpreters to help arises, as they often act as a bridge for communication in informal settings, due to the limited availability and high costs associated with authorized interpreters. Many interpreters/mediators/facilitators, have limited knowledge/understanding about the ethical and honor topics in the activity of interpreting in sign language (SL). In several European countries, including Romania, the training of SL interpreters is often short-lived and lacks comprehensive coverage of important aspects such as ethics, barriers, and cultural considerations. By addressing these needs, our project aimed to improve the overall quality of sign language interpretation services, enhance communication between deaf and hearing individuals, and promote a more inclusive society. << Objectives >>- Developing of a authentic inclusive society in relation to the representatives of the Deaf Community by improving communication between deaf and hearing people through appropriate mediation with the help of competent mediators that ensure the interpretation into sign language and the translation of messages communicated in sign language into spoken language.-Increasing the quality of sign language interpretation services, especially in terms of professional ethics, knowledge and respect for the Deaf Culture, at the level of partner organizations, of the countries involved in the partnership and at European level by organizing transnational learning activities and elaborating a guide of good practices.So, our project aimed:1.Improved communication: by training competent sign language communication facilitators. 2.Enhanced quality of interpretation services: particularly in terms of professional ethics and respect for Deaf Culture. 3.Development of a best practice guide: for communication facilitators, providing them with ethical directions, and strategies to navigate the complexities of their role.4.Promotion of inclusion: to foster a more inclusive society that values diversity. << Implementation >>The following activities were implemented during the 12 months of project implementation:-Transnational Project Meetings: focused on project planning, ensuring the quality of project outcomes, dissemination and exploitation activities and evaluating the overall project implementation.-Development of BBTW Curriculum: for continuing training of adults who serve as sign language communication facilitators in various settings. -Development of BBTW eBook: comprising written content, relevant images, and videos in Romanian and German sign languages, as well as spoken communication in Romanian and German. The BBTW eBook focuses on topics such as professional and ethical codes for sign language interpreters, interactions between deaf and hearing individuals in interpreting contexts, and the role of sign language interpreters including Deaf interpreters.-""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" Training Event for Adults: a training event was organized in Hamburg and tested the BBTW curriculum. -Multiplier Events: Two conferences, one in Hamburg and one in Iasi, served as multiplier events to share project achievements with participants from Germany and Romania, respectively.<< Results >>The concrete outputs and other results of our project include:-Curriculum: ""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" (in eBOOk format as well as in downloadable format available in three languages: EN, RO, DE), serving as the foundation for our pilot course and potential use by partner organizations or other institutions across Europe.-Improved communication between deaf and hearing individuals through more competent mediators who provide sign language interpretation services.-eBook: ""Ambassador of the Deaf Community to the World of Hearers"" (available in three languages: EN, RO, DE), an electronic guide featuring text, representative images, and sign language videos; a best practice guide for sign language interpreters.-Training for Sign Language communication mediators resulting in acquisition of new skills by learners, in particular enhanced mediation skills between the deaf and hearing communities and ethical behavior in sign language interpretation.-Multiplication of project activities, exploitation of project results, maximizing their utilization and dissemination."
