Taz Hockaday

British Sign Language interpreter who is slightly fanatical about many things....
PhD Candidate @QMU
Personal account @Tazaday

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

I have received a great Christmas present ...

My first journal article has been published in Interpreting and Society! It is a rewrite of my MSc dissertation on how hearing people feel about working with sign language interpreters in the workplace.

https://t.co/KDSSymIm7W

[ASLI @ASLIuk]

Our #ReframeResetRefresh sessions are now in full swing!

Taz Hockaday presents her findings from her MSc research @qmuesli into the perspectives of hearing people who encounter #Deaf people in the workplace as their colleagues, employees or managers.

#ASLIConference2024

[Caroline McGrotty @CarolineMcTweet]

I am seeking lecturers working in higher education who have experience of having a deaf student and a sign language interpreter in their classroom to participate in my study below. If you are interested, please DM me and I will send you more information. Reposts appreciated 🙂

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

@qmuesli @Lindaduncan_ @interppathways @ASLIuk @VLP_TerpTweets @efsli @WASLI_tweets @cisli_ireland Yay! Well done to you both! x

[Kathleen L. Brockway, M. A. @KatBrockway]

"Stolen Futures: Language Deprivation & Deaf Children" by @vocal_creators https://t.co/d6rnbcqHwk

[DCAL @DCAL_UCL]

How do deaf children’s reading skills develop in middle childhood? What makes some deaf children successful readers? We are looking for #deaf children in year 4 to join our exciting new study on #reading success! See video and flyer below. Contact [email protected]

[Eve Bennett @_evebennett]

The most important piece of info to be sharing right now ⬇️🗳️

https://t.co/4cciuM82su

[DCAL @DCAL_UCL]

Reminder: Apply now for DCAL's paid internships! Open to Deaf individuals keen on language & psychology research. Don’t miss this chance to gain experience in world class research centre. Deadline: 17 May! 📅 More info & apply: https://t.co/0sf6ct9FrK
BSL: https://t.co/q7Hu2JjGAi

[Performance Interpreting @PerformInterp]

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

Join our dynamic team at Performance Interpreting as a Part-Time Operations Manager. We are dedicated to providing outstanding BSL services in the music and entertainment industry.

This role is perfect for someone who is:

• Motivated and flexible
• Excellent at multitasking and meeting tight deadlines
• Skilled in people management and customer service

The position offers
🔹 Flexible remote working
🔹 20-25 hours/week

Want to know more? Email us your interest to receive the full job specification.

[email protected]

#NewJob #BSL #DeafCommunity #PerformanceInterpreting #JoinOurTeam

[Clare Edwards @Purple_Terp]

Resources to make Shakespeare accessible for deaf students provided to all deaf schools in the UK https://t.co/CvroxlpuSq via @unibirmingham

[Adam Schembri @AdamCSchembri]

Resources from @unibirmingham to make Shakespeare translations in BSL for deaf students provided to all deaf schools in the UK https://t.co/coh15YIrlo via @unibirmingham

[THEATRESIGN @theatresign]

UPCOMING BSL ACCESSIBLE SHOWS THIS WEEK:

🎭 The Wizard of Oz
📆 Wednesday 1st May 2024
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Manchester Palace Theatre @PalaceAndOpera
👤 Janet Guest

🎭 Blood Brothers
📆 Wednesday 1st May 2024
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Birmingham Hippodrome @brumhippodrome
👤 Vicki Frost

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[Science Museum @sciencemuseum]

🧏 It's #NationalBSLDay today and we're highlighting new British Sign Language (BSL) signs inspired by our collection.

Learn about why it's important to have new signs which reflect evolving scientific vocabulary and the process behind their creation: https://t.co/kFm4TSNl6P

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

Who's gonna tell him? 😂

[Gary Sturrock @GoatyG]

Happy Friday!
Mr Tumble Makaton sign for Crab.

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

@EM_RESUS You shouldn't teach your deaf baby sign language because they won't speak. 🙄

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

@paulbelmontesli @dan_alun @paulacoxsli @AdamJayPrice Same, except I have a Kindle Scribe :-) I love it!

[Catherine King @catherineK_SLI]

The brilliant @SarahMillican75 showing us how it's done. I'll be interpreting for these dates & wld love to see you all there. Share them widely pls. So many #BSL users still tell me they've never seen live stand-up or didn't know the dates. Let's get the info out there!

[Taz Hockaday @TazHoc]

@githii I lived in America for a bit and they couldn't believe that I walked to high school. It was only 15 mins down the road, but it blew my friends minds!