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International Developments in
Design for Schools for the Deaf
FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012
WELCOME
Karen Simpson, Headteacher Frank Barnes School
Sarah Bourne, Head of Property & Contracts for Children, Schools & Families - Camden Council
Designing and Building an Innovative School for the Deaf
FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012
“In a recent study children who had
both sign and spoken language in school were shown to have better
socialcognitive skills than their oral onlypeers.”
Meristo, et al, 2007. Language access and theory of mind reasoning: Evidencefrom deaf children in bilingual and oralist environments
“The United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities mentions among other things ....
...recognition of sign languages,recognition and respect for Deaf cultureand identity, the promotion of bilingualeducation in sign languages and the national languages as well as
accessibility to all areas of society and life.”
Haualand H and Allen, C (2009). Deaf Peopleare not able to enjoy Human RightsWFD News, February 2009
Guest speakersDesigning and Building an Innovative School for the Deaf – Lessons Learned • Janice Mac Neil, Principal, Donaldson’s School, Linlithgow, Scotland • Ian Alexander, Architect, JM Architects, Edinburgh, Scotland • Deborah McKay, Architect, JM Architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
Frank Barnes at Kings Cross & International Innovations in Design • David Morley, Architect, DM Architects, London
Users’ perspectives: Views from young Deaf Children • What children like about Donaldson’s new school • What children want at the new Kings Cross School
Thank you
FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012
