24/03/2026
News - Launch 🚀 New Resources
We’re delighted to launch new resources from the Notes & Signs project.
The Notes & Signs project, led by in collaboration with
explored how music education and live music experiences can become more accessible for
D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Through workshops, performances, and collaboration with Deaf participants, musicians,
teachers, and ISL interpreters, the project identified practical ways to improve access to
music learning and performance.
We’re excited to share three new resources developed through the project:
1) Inclusive Music-Making in Deaf Education Settings – a guide for teachers and visiting
musicians
2) Supporting D/deaf Audiences, Musicians and Performers – a guide for venues and
musicians
3) ISL Glossary for the Music Classroom – a video resource introducing Irish Sign Language
signs used in music learning
These resources aim to support more inclusive music participation across education and
performance settings.
The project was supported by Rethink Ireland, with Tilting the Lens providing logistical and
facilitation support between 2023–2025.
Special thanks to Sarah Jane O’Regan (ISL Interpreter) who presents the signs in the glossary video.
Explore the resources via www.musicandhealthireland.ie
