Almost two years after the inception of the Rhyme Time program at The Corner, an exciting new phase in this early literacy program began in late February 2009. The Auslan Rhyme Time pilot project was initiated by a former SLQ hearing impaired staff member (one of our original Rhyme Time presenters). It is aimed at children and their parents/carers in the deaf/hearing impaired/intellectually impaired communities. Auslan Rhyme Time takes place in the usual Rhyme Time slot of 10-10:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month. In these sessions, Rhyme Time presenters perform their usual repetoire of rhymes and songs, with the assistance of an Auslan interpreter from Deaf Services Queensland. The first two Auslan Rhyme Time sessions have been well-attended, thanks to a marketing campaign targeted at the deaf, hearing impaired and intellectually impaired communities at the beginning of the year. The pilot project- which will continue until the end of June (and hopefully beyond)- demonstrates that disability access can be successfully integrated within the State Library's early childhood programs.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Auslan Rhyme Time
Almost two years after the inception of the Rhyme Time program at The Corner, an exciting new phase in this early literacy program began in late February 2009. The Auslan Rhyme Time pilot project was initiated by a former SLQ hearing impaired staff member (one of our original Rhyme Time presenters). It is aimed at children and their parents/carers in the deaf/hearing impaired/intellectually impaired communities. Auslan Rhyme Time takes place in the usual Rhyme Time slot of 10-10:30 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month. In these sessions, Rhyme Time presenters perform their usual repetoire of rhymes and songs, with the assistance of an Auslan interpreter from Deaf Services Queensland. The first two Auslan Rhyme Time sessions have been well-attended, thanks to a marketing campaign targeted at the deaf, hearing impaired and intellectually impaired communities at the beginning of the year. The pilot project- which will continue until the end of June (and hopefully beyond)- demonstrates that disability access can be successfully integrated within the State Library's early childhood programs.
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Dear Sing a Song
ReplyDeleteAre you not concerned about frightening the children with that hideous doll you have on your lap. I'd advise you to get a more pleasing toy - for example a stuffed cat or dog is always charming.