Sex – more complex than you think!
Welcome to
We are starting a new project.
Our project is about sex.
Sex means lots of things:
It means gender diversity and sexual orientation, sexual health and sexuality.
We are 5 organisations from 5 countries.
The countries are: Austria, Italy, Slovakia, Netherlands and Czech Republic.
We want to work with youth workers and trainers and want to provide them with skills, knowledge and tools about this important subject.
This project aims to sensitise youth workers and trainers working with deaf youth.
We want to enable them to deal with sensitive questions and situations in their daily work with deaf youth.
We want to develop sensitisation workshops, as well as multimedia materials in sign and plain language for use in sexuality education.
This is very important because SEX should not be a taboo subject.
Everyone should have the chance to learn about sex, be sensitised to issues relating to sex and sexuality, and talk about sex without shame!
Partners
Founded in 2004, equalizent focuses on four main areas: deaf people, hard of hearing people, sign language, and diversity management.
equalizent’s training and business concept are unique in Europe.
Through training and consultancy services, equalizent supports deaf or hard of hearing individuals and those with other disabilities in finding employment. One-third of the employees are deaf, meaning deaf interns are trained by their deaf peers.
equalizent organizes the annual Diversity Ball, an accessible event in Vienna, Austria. equalizent also founded HANDS UP, an interactive exhibition aimed at raising awareness of the deaf world.
More information about equalizent can be found here:
www.equalizent.wien (in German and English)
The Istituto dei Sordi di Torino, or the Turin Institute for the Deaf, is a non-governmental organization founded in the nineteenth century with the aim of supporting individuals with hearing problems (deaf, blind, deafblind) and training their teachers. The institute is located in Pianezza in northwest Italy and offers various types of support, such as daily care, assisted living, therapy workshops (painting, cooking, cinema, sports), and vocational training for people with disabilities. The institute has extensive experience in Erasmus+ projects.
More information about Istituto dei Sordi di Torino:
www.istitutosorditorino.org (in Italian and English).
Innosign is a company that provides comprehensive support to organizations working with young and adult sign language users, such as non-profits, civic associations, and various other groups. Their main goal is to help these organizations grow, develop, and overcome communication barriers or obstacles they may face.
Innosign offers a range of services, including project management, organizational development, human resource management, and logistical-technical solutions. They can provide sign language project managers, consultation, and assistance when organizations lack staff for specific tasks or projects.
Innosign aims to create innovative and productive solutions to support the growth and development of sign language users and the organizations that work with them.
The company is characterized by consistency in achieving its goals, as symbolized by its logo, which represents progressive steps leading to success. Innosign strives to be a partner for sign language users and the organizations that work with them.
More information about Innosign:
https://www.innosign.eu (in Slovak and in English)
Welcome to Turkoois, the fast-rising star in the social enterprise world in the Netherlands! Founded in July 2022, our young company has wasted no time in making an impact and creating lasting change. With a series of successful projects to our name, Turkoois is quickly becoming a name to reckon with.
At the heart of our initiative is our flagship, Luhu, the very first café run by deaf individuals in Groningen, Netherlands. We are immensely proud to offer a unique space where deaf individuals can freely express themselves, while providing a warm and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Our café serves as a beacon of empowerment, bridging the gap between communities and fostering understanding and appreciation.
Turkoois operates with a clear mission in mind: to address the needs and challenges faced by the deaf community in the Netherlands and across Europe. We believe in the power of collaboration and have assembled a team of experts from diverse backgrounds to ensure our solutions are comprehensive and effective. Whether it’s education, employment, accessibility, or advocacy, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of deaf individuals.
Join us on this exciting journey as we push boundaries, break stereotypes, and promote inclusivity. Turkoois is not just a company; it’s a movement driven by passion, compassion, and a vision for a more equitable world.
More information about Turkoois:
https://turkoois.eu/
The purpose of the Association of the Deaf Brno, z.s. (UNB) is to promote and defend the rights, interests and needs of persons with hearing disabilities so as to ensure their dignified and full life with a distinctive culture, regardless of their age, gender and degree of hearing impairment.
More information about Unie neslysicich Brno:
https://www.unb.cz/
