Anxiety

The first ever DVD for deaf individuals who want to learn relaxation techniques at home is now available in British Sign Language! I think this is a very exciting and long-overdue development in the field of accessibility.

The DVD, called, “Stress and Relaxation” explains what stress is, what can cause it, and leads deaf individuals in relaxation exercises they can use to relieve their stress. This DVD is done completely in British Sign Language; however, English subtitles are also available.

Peter Gladwell who is a clinical Physiotherapist at Frenchay Hospital Pain Management Centre said, “A deaf patient pointed out to me that audio recordings were not much help to her, which is how the idea for the BSL DVD came about. Stress if a factor in everybody’s life, not just for our patients, and this DVD has really filled a gap in making these relaxation techniques available to deaf people.”

Fifty percent of the proceeds from the DVD sales go toward funding other similar innovative projects of this nature.

If you are interested in learning more about or purchasing, “Stress and Relaxation,” please visit Eye Gaze.

This DVD was funded by Friends of Frenchay Hospital and the television production company Eyegaze.

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Medical News Today: Stress Reduction for Deaf People - First Ever Relaxation DVD in BSL

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