SIGNS
Social Inclusion & Growth for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing You. Empowering Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth through citizen social science and inclusive collaboration across Europe.
What is SIGNS?
SIGNS is a European cooperation project that strengthens the social wellbeing of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) youth. Through citizen social science (CSS), we empower young people as agents of change in their communities, working together with hearing peers to co-create inclusive solutions and advocate for better youth policies.
Our main objectives
Understanding DHH youth’s needs
We map barriers and opportunities for DHH youth’s social wellbeing through citizen social science tools and learning resources.
Empowering educators & organisations
We provide upskilling activities and resources for DHH youth educators and organisations working with DHH communities.
Fostering inclusive collaboration
We bring together DHH and hearing youth to co-create solutions and advocate for inclusive youth policies.
SIGNS across Europe
The SIGNS consortium brings together organisations from Poland, Greece, Ukraine and Slovakia, combining expertise in DHH advocacy, education, citizen science and youth work.