The primary objective of the “Sign of the Times” project is the promotion of Irish Sign language (ISL). “Sign of the Times” is a partnership project led by Tipperary Gold Star, partnered by Tipperary County Council, members of the deaf community and participation by community and voluntary sectors.
Mary Kiely provides ISL for each of the stories which have been curated and narrated by staff from Clonmel Library.
MARY KIELY – PROFILE
My name is Mary Kiely, I am Deaf, the language I use to communicate is Irish Sign Language (ISL), this is also my preferred language. I am delighted to join this wonderful group of people that hopes to makes these books accessibly for all Deaf children and their families to share together. Reading is so important, especially for Deaf children as it helps them improve their general literacy as I have seen myself by working in the Midwest Deaf School in Limerick as a Special Needs Assistant. As ISL is now the third recognised language in Ireland these books are a stepping stone to accessibility and inclusion for the Deaf community in Ireland. I hope you all treasure and enjoy these wonderful stories. It is, hopefully, only the beginning.
Tipperary County Council Library Service is delighted to present “Boris’s Big Bogey” by Paul Bright and Hannah, published by little Tiger Press and signed by Mary Kiely. “Boris’s Bog Bogey” was filmed at Clonmel Library and voiced by Pat Glavin of Tipperary County Council Library Service.
Tipperary County Council Library Service is delighted to present “A Hero Called Wolf” written by Lucy Rowland and illustrated by Ben Mantle, published by Pan MacMillan and signed by Mary Kiely. “A Hero Called Wolf” was filmed at Clonmel Library and voiced by Stephanie Woods of Tipperary County Council Library Service.
Tipperary County Council Library Service is delighted to present “Dinosaur Juniors Happy Hatchday” written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books and signed by Mary Kiely. “Dinosaur Juniors Happy Hatchday” was filmed at Clonmel Library and voiced by Stephanie Woods of Tipperary County Council Library Service.
Tipperary County Council Library Service is delighted to present “Blue Penguin” Written and Illustrated by Petr Horácek, Published by Walker Books and signed by Mary Kiely. “Blue Penguin” was filmed at Clonmel Library and voiced by Ann Marie Mullins of Tipperary County Council Library Service.
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