UK Deaf Sport

About UK deaf sport

UK Deaf Sport UK Deaf Sport was established in June 2003 UKDS is a Member of the UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD) Member of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) since March 2006 Strategic lead for deaf sport

Organisational objectives

Every Deaf Person Active and Inspired by Sport Leadership Strategic well governed leadership for deaf sport Participation More deaf people trying playing and supporting sport Performance More deaf athletes wining medals on the world stage

Supporting Deaf People to Reach their Full Potential in Sport Getting Started More Deaf People Trying Sport Sport for Health A Healthier Deaf Community Community Networks More accessible local opportunities Education and Training A Quality Active Workforce Competition A Multi-Level Competition Framework Supporting Deaf People to Reach their Full Potential in Sport

KPIs and Success Measures Getting Started 12 new activities run through DI network partners (new for this year) 108 Deaf people participating in DI Clubs Sport for Health Not Priority Community Sport 36 DEAFinitely Inclusive Clubs Accredited 12 DEAFinitely Inclusive Facilities Accredited Education and Training 20 New level 1,2 coaches 224 Coaches going through the Effective Communication training Competition l Supporting Deaf People to Reach their Full Potential in Sport

Key Projects Deafinitely Inclusive Networks DEAFinitely Inclusive Accreditation Clubs Facilities Coach Education Effective Communication Course Insight and Promotion

Partners and reach

Sports we work with Gymnastics Athletics Running Handball Badminton Hockey Martial Arts Netball Rounders Rowing Rugby Athletics Badminton Basketball Bowls Canoeing Cricket Cycling Football Golf Running Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Watersports

Other Partners County Sports Partnerships Deaf Peoples organisations County and District Councils National Organisations National Deaf Childrens Society Royal Association for Dead People Action on Hearing Loss Age Concern

Reach Directly over 200 organisations 3500 on face book 6,700 on Twitter Additional 20,000 via other partners NDCS 15,000 Action on Hearing loss 5,000 400 known deaf community contacts

Our target market

The deaf/hard of hearing market 1 in 6 people have some form of hearing loss – that equates to over 10.5mil people (Action on Hearing Loss, 2011) Around 2/3 are over 65 (Action on Hearing Loss, 2011) Just over 8% have profound/severe hearing loss – over 865,000 people (Action on Hearing Loss, 2011) DWP (2012) reported that 14% of 12.2 million disabled people in the UK had a hearing impairment - that equates to around 1.8mil people

Current Engagement People who are deaf or hard of hearing are the least likely of any group to participate in Sport National 36% Disability 18% Deaf 8%

Insight and market research

Forms of Communication Key points A Large proportion of deaf/Hard of Hearing can communicate without support from BSL BSL is a PRIMARY for of communication so support MUST be provided as people who use BSL face the greatest discrimination and are more greatly disadvantaged. Spoken English (voice, lip reading, hearing assisted technology) and BSL (British Sign Language) the two primary forms of communication

Sport Environment ‘Nevers’ removed from analysis Key points Some similarities to the communication slide 80% of people surveyed want to play sport in a mixed (mainstream ) environment but we must also make provision for those that want to play in a Deaf specific environment Strategic message Working with NGB`s we advise that they work in two distinct areas with their club membership to create as many deaf inclusive clubs as possible, these may not provide a full range of Communication support but will be deaf aware Develop specific clubs that provide additional communication support Examples Golf : developing clubs that are beacons of good practice and knowledge to pass this to County Golf partnerships Gymnastics : Im In Clubs becoming centres and working with up to 28 locakl clubs to pass on good practice. Preference for being included in mainstream sport with anybody (disabled and non-disabled) consistent with research across other disabilities

Barriers to sport participation ‘Nevers’ removed from analysis Key points No Barriers info says that the actual barriers are removable , we just need to commit to doing it Communication Difficulties – Linked to lack of confidence, deaf people do not think they will be able to communicate with Coaches, officials and volunteers at clubs. Biggest Barrier Lack of Fitness – partly a perception and partly reality as lack of activity mean lack of fitness 83% of those who reported having no barriers currently play sport

Becoming Deaf Aware Before you start How deaf is the person /people How do they like to communicate Make sure your Audio Visual media has subtitles How could you tutor more visually and less verbally Provide deaf candidates with the course material well in advance of the course. Ensure deaf people can communicate none verbally

Including People with Hearing Impairments Have British Sign Language Interpreters been briefed Make sure you can write down or draw answers to difficult questions Try to reduce the noise level. Hearing aids are not selective in the sounds they amplify

Including People with Hearing Impairments Speak clearly and don’t exaggerate lip movements. If you are a fast speaker, you might find that slowing down your rate of speech a little could help. Avoid standing in front of a window or with the sun at your back as other light sources make lip-reading difficult

Including People with Hearing Impairments Try to face the participant when speaking and do not cover your mouth with your hand, paper or a pen; do not chew gum or eat. Be aware that a beard or moustache may make lip-reading difficult Ensure the candidate is paying attention before you begin to deliver instructions or coaching points.

Including People with Hearing Impairments Attract the deaf participant’s attention before speaking to them. A tap on the shoulder or a wave is acceptable. Present one format of visual information at a time. The participant cannot ‘read’ two things at the same time; for example, the board and your lips. Therefore, try to avoid talking while writing on the board or demonstrating

Including People with Hearing Impairments Write down keywords and new vocabulary if needed. This helps because new words are almost impossible to lip-read. Where possible, demonstrate techniques or corrections rather than rely on verbal explanations.

Additional Support http://ukdeafsport.org.uk/ http://deafinitelyinclusive.co.uk/ https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/ http://actionfordeafness.org.uk/ http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/ https://www.sense.org.uk/ http://www.ndcs.org.uk/

Additional Support Me !!!! National Participation Officer UK Deaf Sport Email : participation@ukds.org.uk Phone /Text : 07944467980 Skype : clive.breedon