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Proposal for a Sign Language Community Group on the Isle of Sheppey
I am writing to request a grant of £4941 to start a new and exciting community group on the Isle of Sheppey that will teach sign language to residents and promote social inclusion. The grant will cover the costs of renting a venue and providing a safe and welcoming environment for our vulnerable members.
The aim of the group is to invite people from different backgrounds and abilities to come together, enjoy music, make friends, boost their self-esteem, confidence and communication skills, and learn sign language as a new and useful way to express themselves. The group will also offer peer support The group will start in July 2023 as a pilot project, with the hope of expanding to other areas in the and opportunities for community engagement.
struggle in today’s society. I am also a qualified AET trainer with 4 years of experience working with future. I am a level 3 qualified signer who has a severe hearing disability and knows what it’s like to the deprived community of the island. I have seen how sign language can benefit people from various walks of life, not just the hard of hearing and deaf.
I have received support from local counsellors, charities and other organisations who have expressed interest in collaborating with me. I have also conducted an assessment report that shows the need and demand for such a group on the island. I have previously established a similar group in Warden with a starting cost of £5536, which was successful and well-received by the participants. Proposal for a Sign Language Community Group on the Isle of Sheppey
I am writing to request a grant of £4941 to start a new and exciting community group on the Isle of Sheppey that will teach sign language to residents and promote social inclusion. The grant will cover the costs of renting a venue and providing a safe and welcoming environment for our vulnerable members.
The aim of the group is to invite people from different backgrounds and abilities to come together, enjoy music, make friends, boost their self-esteem, confidence and communication skills, and learn sign language as a new and useful way to express themselves. The group will also offer peer support and opportunities for community engagement.
The group will start in July 2023 as a pilot project, with the hope of expanding to other areas in the future. I am a level 3 qualified signer who has a severe hearing disability and knows what it’s like to struggle in today’s society. I am also a qualified AET trainer with 4 years of experience working with the deprived community of the island. I have seen how sign language can benefit people from various walks of life, not just the hard of hearing and deaf.
I have received support from local counsellors, charities and other organisations who have expressed interest in collaborating with me. I have also conducted an assessment report that shows the need and demand for such a group on the island. I have previously established a similar group in Warden with a starting cost of £5536, which was successful and well-received by the participants.
I believe this group will make a positive difference in the lives of many people on the Isle of Sheppey and beyond. I appreciate your consideration of my proposal and look forward to hearing from you soon.
I believe this group will make a positive difference in the lives of many people on the Isle of Sheppey and beyond. I appreciate your consideration of my proposal and look forward to hearing from you soon.