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BSL Interpretation at Metro Centre Derby

Added On: 29th February 2008

Summary:

What
BSL interpretation at Metro Centre, Derby

When
2000/2001

Where
Derby, East Midlands

Approach
To build an audience amongst people for whom British Sign Language (BSL) is their first language/ major language and to facilitate access to the cinema for this linguistic minority

Key features

  • Programming mainstream and of general appeal
  • Partnership with key players - local statutory health sector, University of Derby Deaf Support Service Unit
  • Incorporation of technology - sub titles to help build deaf audiences for foreign language films
  • Staff training - BSL and Deaf Culture

Lessons
Signers need high visibility and to be well lit Some of the meaning was lost in translation

Impact

  • Now seen as leading cinema for integrated screening
  • Attracted 170 attenders at four titles

Funding
£1,000 from New Audiences

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