The Online Archive:
Bringing together films, photos and memories from around the world, the aim of this new website is to illustrate the range, richness and depth of the Deaf community and their history. It is not only accessible but interactive, allowing visitors comment on materials, provide additional information and event upload their own films and photos to the site.
Website: www.sharedeafarchive.org
Power in Our Hands is available through on-demand streaming, on the British Film Institute’s BFI Player - click here to watch it.
Education Resources
SHARE has developed a range of teaching resources to support both the online resource and documentary. Age range extends from the Early Years Curriculum to Key Stage Four, and support both the National Curriculum and the Deaf Studies Curriculum.
There is no charge for these resources. Copies can be requested from Justin Smith at deafheritageproject@bda.org.uk.
More information and get involved
SHARE is an innovative and original project that the BDA is continuously looking to develop through partnerships. If you would like to learn more about SHARE and how you can get involved please email Justin Smith at deafheritageproject@bda.org.uk.
Appreciation
The British Deaf Association would like to thank the following for their generous contributions to SHARE: The Deaf Visual Archive:
Funding Contributors:
The Boshier-Hinton Charitable Foundation
The University of Manchester
The Mercers’ Company
The Rayne Foundation
The D’Oyle Carte Charitable Trust
Many thanks also to our numerous individual donors.
