Wolverhampton’s Art Gallery launches British Sign Language access on website

September 2007

Wolverhampton Art Gallery saw the need to provide a more accessible website and so joined forces with Zebra, a company specialising in Media and Communication solutions. Zebra’s filming and production of BSL videos onto Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s website provides Deaf people accessibility in their first language.

This opportunity can only be seen as a positive move, as well as a boast for business as the needs of the Deaf community are meet. In addition to this, Deaf people can access a tour of the NEW Pop Art Gallery, which too features BSL interpretations.   

1940s War Memories presented by Deaf BSL Users at Bantock House’s Museum

September 2007

A stroll down memory lane, as Zebra filmed and produced a video of local Wolverhampton Deaf people presenting their stones and memories from the second world war.

Stories, full of fascinating experiences and interesting insights was available to view, as Bantock House dedicated a celebratory day with a 1940s theme.

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/the_house/bsl

Zebra provides Sign Language access for West Midlands Police’s website

September 2007

Details to be confirmed

A call for Deaf Young Filmmakers!

August 2007

British Sign Language access on Museum’s website and PDA guide

August 2007

Wolverhampton’s Bantock House website and PDA’s guide is launched at their BSL Welcome Day! 

Working in partnershop with Bantock House Museum, Zebra have produced high quality translated materials into British Sign Language for both Website and PDA. This access provision enables Deaf vistors to access information about the museum and learn all about the history and tour the captivating building. 

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/the_house/bsl

Deaffest 2007

August 2007

An international Deaf Film and TV Festival now reowned Deaffest hits out at the Light House on 23 – 25 November 2007 with a new Film Awards night!

Further details about the Film Awards and event, please go to;

www.deaffest.co.uk

Zebra Access success with Media-Box bid!

July 2007

Successful in their bid to secure funding from Media Box, Zebra is developing a unique Filmmakers Media training project for Young Deaf People aged between 16 and 25 years. The aim of this project is to give opportunity to those who are keen and interested in pursuing a career in the filming industry.  Further details about the training can be found at:

www.deafmediaresource.org

Zebra-Uno wins an AWARD!

June 2007

Zebra-Uno and Bantock House scoops Jodi Award for at “Excellence in Assessible Technology” at London’s British Museum for their filming and website work.

 

www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/the_house/bsl

Zebra-Uno’s 4th Anniversary Celebration night!

June 2007

Zebra celebrates its 4^th anniversary at the Creative Industries Centre where their office is based. This was an entertaining night with several members of the Deaf community from Wolverhampton who joined in the celebration of Zebra’s successes over the years!

Zebra-Uno sponsors “Rock n’ Roll Deaf Ball 2008″

May 2007

April 2008 launches the Rock n Roll Charity Ball in Birmingham, where Zebra-Uno has agreed to support this important event.

The event aims to bring awareness of the medical condition PWSA and seeks financial assistance from members of the public by the use of purchasing tickets. 

Further details about the event can be found at:

www.rocknrollball2008.co.uk