Support for the Deaf-Blind (Audiovisual Double Disabled)
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- NPO Theatre Accessibility Network
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- long-term
FY30 Creation Grant [Long-term Grant Program]
Business Overview
Aiming to develop a support system in the performing arts for deaf-blind people (audiovisual double handicapped) who need different support from those who are visually or hearing impaired, we will conduct surveys on the current situation and issues, surveys on support for theatrical performances overseas, establish theatrical support teams for deaf-blind people, research and develop support methods, and raise awareness about support for deaf-blind people. Outline of Year 1 Project: (1) Research Project: ・ Interviews with 3 Deaf-blind persons living in Tokyo ・ Web-based questionnaires were sent to Deaf-blind persons and supporters nationwide. Responses were received from 28 Deaf-blind persons and 202 supporters Dates: June 2018 to March 2019 Venue: Tokyo (2) The 5th TA-net Symposium Project: Report, current situation and issues were shared at the 5th TA-net Symposium Dates: Sunday, March 17, 2019 Venue: AURUSPOT (Toshima City Performing Arts Exchange Center) Participants: 212 Report: ・ Summary of the results of the web questionnaire and interviews ・ Workshop to support Deaf-blind persons to attend theatrical performances and report the results Outline of Year 2 Project: (1) Overseas visit and networking Project: Visit and experience the "International Art Festival for the Deafblind" * in France Dates: July 1, 2019 to 8th July 1 Visit to ANPSA (National Association for the Deafblind) in Paris and interview with the president July 2 Visit to Our Lady of Lanei Academy in Poitiers and interview with the director of the Association for the Deafblind July 3 Interview with the director of AccesVisuel in Reims July 4-6 Experience of support for viewing at the International Art Festival for the Deafblind and interviews with Deafblind persons July 7 Experience of support for viewing "The Lion King (Sign Language)" in Disneyland Paris and interview with a Deafblind interpreter * International Art Festival for the Deafblind (Festival Clin d'Oeil) https://www.clin-doeil.eu/ Venue: The Comédie de Reims/The Saint-Expéry cultural and digital centre (Reims, France) Participants: (2) Briefing session and debriefing session Project: Overseas visit Briefing session and debriefing session Date: Friday, June 21, 2019: Deaf-blind support survey report and send-off session Friday, July 12, 2019: Briefing session (in the form of a preliminary report at the July regular session) Sunday, January 19, 2020: As one of the programs of the 6th TA-net Symposium, explanation and results of the overseas visit were shared in the form of a talk, and enlightenment was conducted to improve the environment related to support for Deafblind persons to attend theatrical performances in Japan. Venue: Friday, June 21, 2019: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Welfare Hall for the Disabled 20 people Friday, July 12, 2019: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Welfare Hall for the Disabled 20 people Sunday, January 19, 2020: AURUSUPOT (Toshima Ward Performing Arts Exchange Center) 280 people [Year 3 Project Outline] (1) Invitation and Seminar Contents: Invitation of overseas supporters and Seminar Venue: Tokyo (2) Enlightenment Contents: Presentation and discussion at the 7th TA-net Symposium Venue: Tokyo
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Profile
[NPO Theatre Accessibility Network (TA-net)]
With the slogan "Let's all enjoy the stage together," TA-net is an organization that supports theatergoers who are involved in the theater. It was established as a voluntary organization in December 2012, and was certified under the Specified Non-Profit Activities Law in July 2013. In April 2014, with a grant from the Saison Cultural Foundation and the Nippon Foundation, we created an accessible performance information site and have held symposiums every year since 2015. Consultations on theater support and requests for lectures are always accepted.