Dedicated Deaf Space creates greater community inclusion

Griffith University has launched the Deaf Space, a dedicated and safe environment for Deaf students.

The space is fitted with features like visual smoke alarms and door-bell lights, catering to the needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. With a range of facilities, including one-on-one tutoring and private study areas, the Deaf Space fosters community, allowing students to study, watch online sessions with interpreters and gather as a group.

Moreover, the Deaf Space serves as a base for the Deaf Student Support Program (DSSP), providing services such as professional support, Auslan interpreters, captioning services, access to assistive listening devices and transcription services.

The initiative promotes accessibility and inclusivity for Deaf students, and many graduates plan to teach Auslan as a second language in Queensland schools, meeting society's ever-increasing demand for interpreters.

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For more information, contact Cathy Easte, Student Disability and Accessibility Manager on c.easte@griffith.edu.au

A black and white photo of Cathy Easte, Student Disability and Accessibility Manager, Griffith University. Cathy is a middle aged woman, she has a sandy bob hair cut and wears reading glasses. She is wearing a white blouse with butterflies, which is significant as butterflies are Deaf. Cathy stands in front of a garden on the Griffith University Nathan campus. Cathy Easte, Student Disability and Accessibility Manager, Griffith Universit

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