I Can Youth Club, and I Can Get On projects update

I​ Can Youth Club

The I Can Youth Club for 11–16-year-olds continues to provide a much needed deaf-friendly and fun social space. Recent activities have included: football skills led by Sammy, who has played for Manchester United Deaf Team, ‘have a go’ outdoor games in the courtyard of Manchester Deaf Centre, and creative activities including tie-dying.

The I Can Youth Club takes place monthly on a Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. Upcoming dates and activities are:

17^th November – Football World Cup themed activity

15^th December – end of year party

All Deaf/hard of hearing and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) aged 11–16 are welcome to join the group. Young people who would like to join must register first:

L​ink 1: To register please email info@communityheritage.co

I​ Can Get On

The young people aged 17–24 years from the I Can Get On project recently took part in a filmmaking workshop at HOME Manchester in September. They worked with Malandra Jacks Theatre & Creative company to put together clips they filmed. The group looked at different ways of showing film. Thanks to Home Manchester for organising and hosting the workshop.

Link 2: To learn about Malandra Jacks Theatre and Creative click https://malandrajacks.com/

Link 3: To visit Home Manchester’s website click https://homemcr.org/

For more information about the I Can Get On project please email: info@communityheritage.co