CHAT’s Accessibility Docent Training Programme II trains Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals to collaboratively lead unique museum experiences. Centred around a sign bilingual design, it prepares participants to deliver interactive and multisensory museum tours in Hong Kong Sign Language and Cantonese. We welcome everyone interested in making the exploration of Hong Kong’s textile industrial history more enjoyable and accessible than ever.

In this year’s edition, you will learn to utilise the characteristics of Hong Kong Sign Language – expressive body movements, facial expressions and interpretation – to craft engaging museum experiences for all kinds of visitors. The training is developed and led by local and international museum professionals, Deaf actors and instructors, researchers in sign language and deaf education as well as social service workers. Using textile arts and culture as an entry point, the programme aims to promote museum content to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. Participants will be able to confidently share the joy of exploring textile history and culture while advocating for inclusivity and diversity by the end of the training.

Application is open to all hearing, hard-of-hearing and Deaf individuals until 20 Feb 2025. The programme will take place from late February to December 2025, with six specialised seminars and training sessions, a mock tour and a group assessment. Participants who successfully complete the training will become Accessibility Docents and lead Accessibility Tour II at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at CHAT from April to December 2025.

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