Celine Dion celebrates inclusivity of deaf fans

Celine Dion celebrates inclusivity of deaf fans

Celine Dion has released 20 music videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on her YouTube channel. Read more about it here:

All major press conferences will have British Sign Language

BSL interpretation to be provided at all major Government press conferences

The UK Government has announced it’s to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for all major press conferences.

BSL importance

Cultural significance of British Sign Language (BSL)

BSL is more than a set of gestures; it’s a living cultural identity. It’s a vibrant language that gives people agency, community and freedom.

BSL free for parents

3 reasons why BSL should be free for parents of deaf children

In this post, we’ll explore three compelling reasons why free access to BSL should be free for parents of children who are deaf.

BSL lesson

Free BSL lesson offered to primary schools next month

To commemorate Sign Language Week, primary schools in the UK have been offered the chance to participate in a free online BSL lesson.

Learning BSL - John Bishop

Comedian John Bishop’s new documentary about learning BSL

A new documentary will see comedian John Bishop and his son learn more about deafness together as he undertakes his latest comedy challenge.

British sign language 999

British Sign Language 999 call service launched

A new emergency service has been launched, allowing people to make 999 calls using British Sign Language (BSL) for the first time.

BSL interpreter

Tips and advice when working with a BSL interpreter

If you find yourself suddenly having to work with a BSL interpreter, to ease your mind, we’ve put together this short blog post about what to expect.

Video relay service

Everything you need to know about Video Relay Service

If you’ve heard of Video Relay Service but aren’t sure what it is, or maybe someone has recommended it to you, then this short article will answer all your questions.

British Sign Language interpreting

BSL interpreting from experienced professionals

British Sign Language, or BSL as it’s abbreviated, is the visual language for thousands of people across the UK.

There is a persisting myth that all deaf people know sign language, but in reality, out of the approximately 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing, only around 80,000 know BSL.

For those who do know how to communicate through it, sign language gives a freedom and independence that changes lives. Read more