Terra Consultancy is delighted to announce that we are expanding our sign language services in London to provide International Sign Language Interpreters. This will include American, Australian, New Zealand Sign Language Interpreters as well as a great many number of International Languages our proud Deaf Community uses.
If you are a Deaf overseas student thinking about studying at College or University in London, or planning to visit as a tourist and need some language support, TERRA can help you!
Terra are working closely with Miss and Mister Deaf International, who are holding their 5th MMDI Deaf Beauty pageant in London for the first time in August 2014 and are expecting lots of Deaf competitors and visitors from over 25 countries, who may not understand British Sign Language. In addition to the organisation of the event, we will be assisting with providing Sign Language Interpreters who can ensure that any communication barriers are solved.
If you would like to find out more about our new service please complete our enquiry form http://www.consult-terra.com/index.php/contacts and we will be more than happy to get back to you within 24 hours.
Over 200 people made an appearance at the Deaf Christmas Business Show that took place at the Hackney Empire 2 on Saturday evening, 14thDecember 2013. The event had the aim of highlighting the campaign to promote and increase awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing entrepreneurship for both employed and unemployed people. The proportion of Deaf and Disabled people experiencing barriers of access to education, employment and setting up businesses is a much higher percentage than the national average. This event was originally created to do something positive about this imbalance.
The event included an excellent buffet, serving healthy and delicious food and drinks, plus a cool DJ playing great music with heavy vibes for those who like to dance. Yes, Deaf people can dance to the vibrations even if they cannot hear the music!
Of course, how could a Christmas event be complete without the big man in red! It was not only the kids who got to sit on Santa’s lap and receive gifts but some of the grownups too whose names were picked out of a prize draw hat.
From a perspective of those passionate about Deaf issues, being present at a Deaf event where everyone is using BSL (British Sign Language) was an awesome and insightful experience.
The next Deaf Christmas Business Show will take place in Central London on 6th December 2014, 6pm to 12pm.All are welcome to come and take part in this event warranted to inspire and motivate!
More Information on tickets and venue will be posted soon
We had a busy day at Deaf Day 2014 at City Lit in London last Saturday with la ot of people coming to our stall to ask us questions and for advice but the day was beautiful and sunny and we had a great time.
We had Nidio who is one of the coordinators for Mister and Miss Deaf International with us for a prize draw where we gave away prizes.
The prizes and winners were: -
Gold award – 2 hours of free consultation for deaf people wanting to set up a new business. Winner: Charles Edwards
Silver award – 2 hours of free help with completing application forms. Winner: Emma Clarke
Bronze award – 2 hours of free support with finding work and advice with CV. Winner: Mohammed Walji
Congratulations to these three who won a prize!
Thank you all for coming and putting your name into the prize draw. Don’t forget to contact us for any information about our services or if you need help with something.
There will be tickets available to buy for Mr and Miss Deaf International this week.
We are pleased to announce that the stand and room numbers have now been confirmed for Deaf Day 26th APRIL 2014.
You will find Terra on Stand, room 412, floor 4th.
You are welcome to drop by any time, or register by email info@consult-terra.com to book a 15 minute one-to-one appointment with one of the team to discuss your support requirements.
In the rush here is the address in the case: City Lit Deaf Day, Keeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA
TERRA is delighted to confirm our time slot for our business workshop at Deaf Day City Lit on Saturday 26th April.
The business workshop details are below:
TRY YOUR OWN WINGS
We will be in Room 123 from1.30pm – 2.15pm.
Presenters:
Sheila Osmanovic and Lenka Prokes
This presentation will motivate Deaf people to utilise their skills, talents or interests to generate income through setting up their own small business and become successful entrepreneurs, helping them through these times of austerity and the difficult economy. The workshop will give some great ideas and include tips and advice on what to do and where to look for help.
If you have ever wondered about what it takes to create your own successful business you must come and see this presentation workshop.
Spaces will be limited, so make sure you do not miss out on a fantastic opportunity to learn how to take control of your future!
Come and meet us on Saturday 26th April, we will be at Deaf Day 2014 at City Lit in Keeley Street near Holborn station. It is from 10am to 4pm.
Thousands of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing people will go to visit the exhibition stands spread over 5 floors, attend workshops, exchange information, socialise and celebrate deaf issues.
The TERRA Team look forward to seeing you at our stall there where you can ask us about anything – information about interpreting, University and College support, Language Support, English modification and note taking.
You can also talk to us if you are interested in setting up a business. You can ask for advice about finance, how to deal with benefits, which ones you are allowed or not.
Also this year we will have a workshop called ‘TRY YOUR WINGS’. The workshop is designed for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to set up their own business. There will be a 45 minute presentation and more time to ask questions. We do not know what time it is running yet but will announce when we have more information and post on our blog Planet DeaFantastic.
We know parents with children have said they are coming. Deaf Day will have a nursery / crèche for children so you can drop them off for 1 hour and be free to look around.
If you have something private you want to ask about, you can register in advance to book an appointment with one of the TERRA Team at Deaf Day by emailing us atinfo@consult-terra.com. One of our team will offer you a slot of 15 minutes one-to-one appointment to discuss your support needs.
We will announce more Deaf Day updates and information in our blog Planet DeaFantastic.
Terra Consultancy are delighted to announce some fantastic news!
Terra is bringing The Miss and Mister Deaf International Pageant (MMDI) to London from 25th July to 4th August 2014.
MMDI London 2014 is being organised by a very experienced team of Miss and Mister Deaf International Board members in Las Vegas, and Terra Consultancy are extremely proud to have been chosen as their UK organising partner.
While MMDI will be dealing with all the contestant entries and overall pageant format, Terra will be working closely with them in developing the local event programme, including organising the venue, marketing and promotion, ticket sales and initial sponsorship enquiries and opportunities.
Terra will bring to the table our in-depth experience of successful event management and organising Deaf events in the UK with successful logistics, marketing and promotional abilities.
Some of you might remember back last summer when the Deaflympics was in Sofia, I blogged about the great time everyone had there watching the athletes from all over the world.
At the same time as the Deaflympics, the Miss and Mister Deaf International (MMDI) Pageant 2013 took place with dozens of talented young deaf women and men from all around the world competing in a fun beauty and talent contest. These savvy, goal-orientated contestants from all over the world were competing to advance their personal, educational, career, and humanitarian goals, seeking to improve their own lives as well as the lives and goals of others.
It all started back in 2010 in Las Vegas alongside Deaf World Expo and the festival celebrating Deaf artists and performers, fashion designers, musicians, dancers and comedy was where MMDI was launched.
It was such a brilliant success that they held it again in Orlando, Florida in 2011, Ankara, Turkey in 2012 then alongside the Deaflympics in 2013 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The current Miss Deaf International 2013 is Lais Goncalves (Miss Deaf Brazil)
and Mister Deaf International 2013 is Rafael Grombelka (Mrister Deaf Germany).
So now Terra is having brilliant news and brining MMDI 2014 to LONDON this summer !!!
We had London 2012’s amazing Olympics and Paralympics and the brilliant fireworks of our New Year’s Eve celebrations seen all the world – now MMDI !!!
We think MMDI London 2014 will be more popular than ever before, attracting even more contestants, volunteers and spectators from over 25 countries, shining a spotlight on the worldwide Deaf community and highlighting all their positive attributes.
It will help our aims as a not-for profit ViVAsPro organisation that promises to empower, enhance, and support the growing community of Deaf women and men and give a fantastic opportunity for competitors to show their talents.
