WASLI Newsletter - 2011 Conference Issue

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Dear Colleague   This is to let you know that the first WASLI newsletter for 2011 has now been uploaded to the WASLI website.   This is a special WASLI 2011 Conference issue (2011-01).  To view please click on the link: http://www.wasli.org/files/downloads/137_wasli%20newsletter%2011-01%20conference%20special.pdf    To view the final WASLI edition for 2010 Issue 4 (2010-04), please click on this link: (http://www.wasli.org/files/downloads/136_wasli%20newsletter%202010-04(sm).pdf)   Best wishes George Major WASLI Newsletter Editor newsletter@wasli.org

How to enable access to Worlds’ Literature?

Sign Library

The project aims to facilitate access to literature for deaf people by translating World Literature into Sign Language. In the course of the project our partners in Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovenia translate a set of literary works and texts into the respective national Sign Language.

An expert jury consisting of deaf peer-group-members and European literary & linguistic experts choose the texts. Sign language poets and interpreters from the peer group of deaf people prepare these texts for Signing and translate them into Sign Language. Their signing performance of the literary texts is filmed.

These videos – the Sign Language Books - are available on the barrier-free Online Sign-Library

  www.signlibrary.eu,

where users can “read” the Sign Language Books as videos online or download them for free. Moreover the website will offer an open-space community and the possibility for visitors to update own “releases”.

Research Officer contract, UCLAN International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies

International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies
University of Central Lancashire, Preston UK



-- Research Officer (full-time)--
£22,765 - £26,391, Ref. 205B-03-07
Limited term contract for 4 years

Applications are invited for a Research Officer post in the International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies (iSLanDS). The iSLanDS Centre is a unique hub for the study of sign languages and Deaf communities around the world, and our staff and students come from many different countries, such as Turkey, India, Germany, Israel, and Uganda.

In order to strengthen our research base, we are seeking a multilingual sign language user with strong networks in national and/or international Deaf communities. You should have experience working in a research or Higher Education setting and be skilled at coordinating a team.

If you enjoy learning more about the comparative study of sign languages and working in an international, diverse team with Deaf and hearing people, informal enquiries can be directed at the Centre Director Prof. Ulrike Zeshan tel +44 (0)1772 893104, fax +44 (0)1772 894933, SMS +44 (0)7772487941, or email uzeshan@uclan.ac.uk).

For detailed information and application forms, see this website:
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/work/205B-03-07.php

Deadline for applications: 24 July 2009 at 4pm



Prof. Ulrike Zeshan
Director, International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Livesey House, LH212
University of Central LancashirePreston PR12HE, UK
uzeshan@uclan.ac.uk
Ph. +44-1772-893104
Fax +44-1772-894933

Call for International Sign Interpreters - OUTGAMES Copenhagen, Denmark

WORLD OUTGAMES 2009

World Outgames is an international event for the body, the mind, and the spirit.

We celebrate the talents and contributions of homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender men and women from every corner of the globe.

World Outgames will be held from 25 July - 2 August 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

http://www.copenhagen2009.org/

We are very happy, that many of you are interested to come to Copenhagen.

The Sign Language Interpreter service will be in 4 groups:

1. Deaf International Signs Interpreters

2. Hearing Feeders


3. Hearing International Signs Interpreters


4. Hearing Danish Sign Language Interpreters






The structure is:


* voluntary work


* you will get free boarding during your stay in Copenhagen - (and mealthese days you are working)


* you will be part of two days of workshop (22nd July - 23rd July)


* you will cover your transportation to Denmark yourself.


* as a volunteer it is demanded that you will work more than 24 hours duringthis week, but it is our (my and Charlotte ­ the organizers) goal that youwill work about 25 hours (inclusive preparations).



For further information contact: Bo Hårdell bo@haardell.dk

2009 - Deaflympics - Call for International Sign Interpreters

CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL SIGN INTERPRETERS

2009 Deaflympics

Taipei, Taiwan

5-15 September 2009

The Taipei 2009 Summer Deaflympic Organizing Committee and the International Committee for Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) are seeking qualified International Sign Interpreters to work during the 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan, from 5-15 September 2009.

IS interpreters will be needed to work in a variety of settings – assigned to various sports venues, assigned to specific technical directors, during the opening and closing ceremonies, and during various meetings.

Proficiency in International Signs and spoken English are required.

Experience in working in international settings is preferred.

Airfare, hotel, meals and a fee will be offered.

Interested interpreters, let me know of your availability and your requirements as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Diane Morton, ICSD Staff Interpreter

drdymo@aol.com

Dear Colleagues - WASLI has been asked to circulate the following information.

Best wishes

Zane HEMA

WASLI Secretary

secretary@wasli.org

www.wasli.org

SKYPE: zanehema