Carron PA Support

25/04/2026

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Introduction to Political Interpreting - Left, Right, and Everything in Between

Date - Sat 30 May 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where - Manchester Deaf Centre, M13 9GH

This course is aimed for RSLI’s, TSLI’s, RSLT’s, TSLT’s. An opportunity to explore the challenges of interpreting political events that may be both controversial to you personally and professionally. The course looks at the interpreting challenges within the politically charged environment we are living in. Exploring how we can be objective with our interpretation, but also ensuring we are passionate in our interpreting across all political beliefs.

To book a place on course - click on our bio head to performance interpreting academy then course!!!

https://courses.performanceinterpreting.co.uk/events/performanceinterpreting/1912874

Looking forward seeing you there!

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20/04/2026

“deaf” (lowercase) can refer to hearing loss; “Deaf” (capital D) refers to identity, language and pride in BSL culture 💙

16/04/2026

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13/04/2026

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06/04/2026

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05/04/2026

We all wish you a Happy Easter! Easter is a time of renewal, joy, and reflection. Whether you’re celebrating with family, sharing a message of hope, Easter captures the spirit of the season. Easter reminds us of faith, new beginnings, and the victory of light over darkness. And of course chocolate ! Don't eat too much!

31/03/2026

We will be closed for the Easter Weekend. Have a lovely Easter!

30/03/2026

Tactile paving, dropped kerbs and accessible crossings are vital for Deafblind people to navigate streets safely.

There are several different types:

Blister Paving: Flat-topped blisters, often red or buff, indicating a pedestrian crossing point, telling users it's a place to cross or stop and assess.

Platform Edge Warning: Specifically for train/tram platforms, these are often offset blisters or distinct patterns to warn of the platform edge.

Lozenge paving: A type of tactile paving specifically designed to warn visually impaired pedestrians that they are approaching the edge of an on-street light rapid transit (LRT) platform, such as a tramway or supertram stop.

Cycle: Segregated Shared Cycle Track/Footway: Uses transverse bars to warn cyclists off the footway and longitudinal bars/strips to separate cycle paths from footpaths.

Corduroy Paving: Raised parallel bars, used for hazard warnings like the edge of a road, railway platform, or the top/bottom of stairs, signaling "stop and be cautious".

Guidance Path Surface (Directional Tiles): Linear bars running in the direction of travel, providing a clear path to follow, often in open areas or to guide users to a crossing

Purpose
Warning: Alerts users to potential dangers (platform edges, crossings, steps).
Guidance: Directs users along safe routes (pathways, crossings).

Accessibility: Enhances independence and safety for the visually impaired in public spaces

27/03/2026

Don’t forget the clocks go forward on Sunday!

Have a great weekend 😃

23/03/2026

Lipreading only gives you around 30–40% of speech information — many sounds look the same on the lips.

Did you know only 30% in lip reading refers to the fact that only about 30% of spoken language is visible on the lips, making it a challenging skill that heavily relies on context, residual hearing, facial expressions, and body language to understand the full message, even for the best lip readers.

Many sounds look similar (e.g., "pear" and "bear"), so clues from the conversation are essential to fill in the gaps and avoid misunderstandings, a process that is tiring but crucial for many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Have a go yourself

https://lipreadingpractice.co.uk/Lip-Reading-Exercises/Consonants/m-p-b-sounds/

22/03/2026

Don’t learn BSL.

First, learn why BSL matters.

Learn how language gives dignity.
Learn how access reduces anxiety.
Learn how being understood changes lives.

…Then learn BSL.

21/03/2026

What does belonging mean to you?

For me it is…

– Not having to ask twice

– Being understood without explaining

– Someone taking the time to communicate properly