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Sensing the Sea Series: Ocean-themed BSL Workshop

  • Exchange Yellow Penryn, England, TR10 9FE United Kingdom (map)

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Come along to the next edition of the Sensing the Sea series! 🌊

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Join us for an interactive workshop exploring inclusion, accessibility, and our shared connection to the Ocean. Learn ocean-themed British Sign Language (BSL) signs and take part in a discussion on breaking barriers in marine science and ocean literacy for d/Deaf communities.

πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Led by Rada Pandeva, founder of the Thalassophile Project, and Rebecca HegedΕ±s, MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation student, this session will highlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities in ocean science and share practical ways to make learning spaces and resources more inclusive and welcoming.

πŸ‘‰πŸΏ No prior BSL knowledge needed 🀟🏼 β€” just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn together.


❗️Please note: This event is intended for University of Exeter and Falmouth University students and staff. When registering, we kindly ask that you use your exeter.ac.uk or falmouth.ac.uk email address.

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Ocean Justice and Disability