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Sandwell Deaf Community Holiday Club – Black Country Museum
Open to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind children and young people, Cochlear Implant and hearing aid users, those with hearing loss, and CODAs. Ages 8–17 years.
**Black Country Living Museum** is an interactive open-air museum that brings history to life by exploring everyday life in the Black Country from the 19th and 20th centuries. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, participants can step back in time and learn how people lived, worked, and went to school during this period.
Activities may include exploring historic buildings and recreated streets, meeting costumed characters, experiencing traditional crafts and trades, visiting old-style shops, and taking part in educational workshops. The session provides an engaging, sensory learning experience that encourages curiosity, participation, and discussion in a fun and accessible environment.
A British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter will be provided for both BSL users and non-BSL users, ensuring the session is fully accessible and inclusive for all participants.
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What they say about us
I’ve noticed a significant difference between settings. In hearing youth groups, my child often feels isolated and struggles to participate. In a Deaf youth group, however, my child is more confident, happy, and fully engaged. Being in an accessible environment has allowed their personality to flourish and has greatly enhanced their sense of belonging.
As a parent of a Deaf child
BSL is my first language. This group has provided an accessible and welcoming environment that truly supports my children’s growth and development. Other groups have often been inaccessible due to a lack of communication support, but this group effectively bridges those gaps. It also offers valuable opportunities to share tips and advice with other parents, making us feel included, supported, and understood.
As a Deaf mother with two hearing children
I see this group as an excellent opportunity to support my children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured play and interaction with peers and adults. It also supports the development of both spoken language and BSL. This group fills a significant gap in local services for Deaf families, providing an accessible and inclusive environment that we could not find elsewhere.
As a Deaf mother of two children
For Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and Cochlear Implant users, aged 8–17.
Outdoor activities (walking, cycling, gardening): suitable clothing and footwear; bring a change of clothes if needed.
Physical activities (badminton, climbing, abseiling): suitable clothing and footwear.
Water activities (canoeing, hypo pool): swimwear and a change of clothes.
For more information, contact Craig Pothecary, Wellbeing Coach.