The X_Factor deaf- wise.

Forget X-Factor and the relenteless parade of untalented idiots queuing up to be aunt sally in the TV stocks, and fuelling dubious egos of even more obscure 'celebrities'. This is a real and unique chance for the deaf in the UK to see who will step up to the plate to be ID'd as cultural deaf leadership material in the United Kingdom. We have waited 10 years for a campaign to start, which rather suggests we have no leaders at present, and with little online presence of deaf issues apart from individuals, and those appalling charities that don't even HAVE deaf people in it, I am surprised this 'Leadership' parade hasn't attracted a lot more attention than it deserves.

Will we see these potential leaders going live and streamed to the net so we can discuss the merits or otherwise of their leadership potential ? Background ? ability to represent and include all areas ? It appears to eminate from DaDa, which is more widely known for its rather quaint obessions and ideas of what constitutes deaf arts (Which is mostly things with hands in it, and a penchant for plays about transvestism), but I don't want to knock the chance of seeing who the future (Or even the PRESENT to be honest), deaf representation is, will they need an ability to juggle things ? or paint landscapes ? because the Brit deaf are rather shy at blowing their own trumpets on ability, but ever-ready to shoot down anyone else that does. Makes you proud to be a Brit.

I think DaDa has lost a real opportunity here to present potential 'leaders' of the deaf community, to the actual and real deaf population (Last seen talking complete cobblers on FB or Twitter or something). Is it some 1990s corporate thing where they climb hills and shoot paintballs at each other ? Terry Riley is a bit old for that, now if it is zimmers at 20 paces.... lol....

Deaf Cultural Leaders Project *

"We are inviting Deaf Creative & Cultural Leaders to apply for a unique and exciting opportunity. Working within Direct Communication principles, a Cultural Leadership Project is being established to bring together 20 Deaf leaders for a programme of three leadership development days, peer mentoring and online networking over the next six months. The programme is most suited to mid-career leaders who have experience of leading others, formally or informally and wish to develop their leadership potential further.
Learn, share and be inspired by top leaders and speakers from within the Deaf community both in the UK and abroad. "

Abroad ? Will Marlee turn up you think ? (Hope she brings an interpreter with her, and promises NOT to talk about children of a lesser god for at LEAST 5 minutes).