Deepa Shastri

Passionate access/cultural consultant on D/deaf people’s access to cultural events via BSL or captioning. Views are my own.

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@Rozana_0l .

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@EquityUK Great idea as long as there's deaf BSL Equity members in all regions where BSL interpretation is provided and it is well publicised to ensure attendance otherwise it'll come across tokenisic. Need to also consider the needs of HOH & ESOL members with love captions too.

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@TfL #elizabethline I'm deaf and really annoyed as I left work early for my daughter's parents evening meeting and needed the train to Shenfield but the screen misinformed me and now I've missed my slot with my daughter teacher. Really upset.

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@memesrekciv @VodafoneUK Totally agree. Disgusting.

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@BeckyCBarry Thank you so much Becky for offering your services. I hope we can return the same favour back to you one day x

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@picturehouses #stratfordpicturehouse I was so gutted to read that Stratford Picturehouse is closing down from 25th July. It's an important and affordable social hub for the local and deaf/disabled communities. Can we do anything to keep it open?

[Charlie Little @ALittleOutlook]

“Captiview [personal closed captioning devices used in cinemas] is not the answer,” said one anonymous respondent. “This version of in-person [closed captioning] is insufficient and dehumanizing. Open Captions are truly the only way to go for an in-person festival experience.”

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@SignHealth Matthew - I totally understand and respect your decision, thank you for your honesty, big respect! Still hope to see you in Sept. Happy training and I hope you find your confidence again.

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@wlmager Can't wait to see it!!! Enjoy the camaraderie on set!!!

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@dan_alun Is it because of the VAT element if it is an ATW client?

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@BSLZone Congratulations Bim!!! Well deserved!!!

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@touretteshero @jpuddlegoose @kwamiodoom @battersea_arts And I highly rated all in this group too.

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@BSLZone Well done all involved in making the 2 programmes, fingers crossed they both win!

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@LilachYosiphon @BenGarnett1 @_staceymccarthy It's been a dream project with a dream team! Thank you to everyone for your openness and kindness during this project. We need more and I hope to work with you all again soon - in the full production!

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@BSLTranslator @NadiaNadarajah @ace_national @ace_southeast It's called Developing Your Creative Practice - https://t.co/934bawiSMU

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@NikolaiFoster @annabellemterry @CurveLeicester Thank you Nikolai and Chris at @CurveLeicester for giving @LilachYosiphon an opportunity to shine and test the bilingual BSL/English musical theatre process with the creatives and cast - it worked like a dream!!! Keeping everything crossed that it'll become a full production.

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

@SarahBrigham @LilachYosiphon @_staceymccarthy Can't wait to see you!!!

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

I'm so glad that I don't have to keep this one quiet any more. Very proud to be part of this wonderful team and production, such a wonderful creative team to work with @LilachYosiphon and @_staceymccarthy and Ben Garnett. Show dates 7th - 9th March.

[WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage]

Cast announced for bilingual Rent production at Curve, Leicester https://t.co/9FRgdwjO9z

[Deepa Shastri @Deepgiggles]

It's been an absolute delight and joy working with @BeckyCBarry and @Spymonkeycomedy I really hope we can work together again in the near future.