Developing an Online Deaf History Archive
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Developing an Online Deaf History Archive

Join Australian deaf historian Dr Breda Carty as she explores the development the online Deaf History Collections archive.

By Deaf Action

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Deaf Action

49 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY United Kingdom

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  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join Australian deaf historian Dr Breda Carty as she explores the development the online Deaf History Collections archive.

Deaf History Collections is a new online archive of Australian deaf history. This presentation will share some examples of the materials in the archive, and explore the stories they can tell us. It will show how online deaf history materials can be used in classrooms and to support researchers. The presentation will also discuss some of the ethical issues that can arise when developing archives (both physical and digital).

Duration: 90 minutesAccessibility: Language of the presentation Auslan. BSL/English interpreters will interpret to spoken English.

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Deaf Action

Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that supports and celebrates deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.

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