With the theme of connecting the world through sign language and dance, Udiffle Co., Ltd. (Location: Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative: Hitoshi Kitamura) aims to realize a society where hearing and hearing people naturally connect. On the 4th, we will open a sign language cafe “UD Cafe & Bar -te to te-” in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. UD CAFE -te to te-, a sign language cafe that rents space in a restaurant in the same city and is open on weekends, has been relocated to an independent location in front of Hiratsuka Station, and is open as a sign language cafe during the day on Saturdays and Sundays, and as a bar every night. From June 1st, we will open the space during weekdays as a coworking space. The new store will create an environment where young people who are deaf or hard of hearing can work part-time, while fostering connections with the local community through borderless communication.
◆The model aimed at by the sign language cafe “UD Cafe & Bar -te to te-”
The employees who work at the sign language cafe “UD Cafe & Bar -te to te-” are mainly young people with hearing impairments who attend “UD DANCE SCHOOL”, a dance school run by UD Full Co., Ltd. in Hiratsuka City. Guests can order using sign language or a writing board. Even those who are not familiar with sign language can use the entertainment as an opportunity to learn it. By allowing guests to experience sign language while eating, drinking and dancing, we aim to deepen their understanding of people with hearing disabilities and revitalize the local community.
◆Owner Hitoshi Kitamura’s thoughts
◆Currently working on crowdfunding and DIY for new store
From April 1st to April 30th, 2024, we are holding a crowdfunding campaign for the independent relocation of the sign language cafe “UD Cafe & Bar -te to te-“. The target amount was 4 million yen, and the achievement rate exceeded 83% (3.3 million yen) in 24 days from the start.
As a return, you can receive the Deaf staff’s[Enjoy Design UD original T-shirt plan (10,000 yen)][1-year unlimited use of coworking plan (80,000 yen)]and[Jin Kitamura’s Üd dance workshop course (100,000 yen)]]etc. are available.
We are also working with crowdfunding supporters to build a new store in preparation for its opening on May 4th.
Crowdfunding project page
[Creating a part-time job environment for young people who are deaf and hard of hearing]I want to create a cafe and bar that connects through sign language and dance
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/744474
◆Store overview
Store name: “UD Cafe & Bar -te to te-“
Official web: https://cafe.ud-dance.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ud_cafe_te_to_te/ (currently sending the latest information)
Location: 2F, Daigen Third Building, 16-11 Beniyacho, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access: 2 minutes walk from the west exit of JR Hiratsuka Station
Business hours: Weekdays 19:00-23:30 (bar) *Open from May 4th
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-18:00 (cafe) *Open from May 4th
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 19:00-23:30 (bar) *Open from May 4th
Cafe: No admission fee (food and drinks are charged separately)
Bar: 1200 yen/hour all-you-can-drink (some charges apply)
◆About “UD DANCE SCHOOL”
A school where you can learn UD Dance® (Universal Design Dance), a new dance genre that combines sign language and street dance, with the theme of “connecting the world through sign language and dance.” Approximately 200 students from all over the country are participating, regardless of whether they have a disability or not. Our bases are Shonan, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and online.
Official LINE: https://bit.ly/44fXT0X
School information: https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/syuwadancesekaitsunagu/
Studio information: https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/jinuddance/
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