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Edinburgh universities unite in pledge to improve British sign language provision

Four universities in Edinburgh will sign a formal agreement to work together to improve British sign language (BSL) provision in higher education. An event will be held in the National Museum of Scotland on Friday to mark international sign ...

23 Sept 2022 at 01:01

John Bishop and partially deaf son to explore condition for ITV documentary

Comedian John Bishop and his partially deaf son Joe will embark on a journey to better understand the condition as part of a documentary for ITV. The one-hour film will see the duo attempt to improve their knowledge about the deaf ...

02 Aug 2022 at 13:40

House of Lords marks first live use of sign language interpretation

The House of Lords has seen the first live use of British Sign Language interpretation as peers backed a Bill giving the language legal recognition across Britain. Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Speaker in the House of Lords, ...

25 Mar 2022 at 14:25

NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people

NHS services are “failing to communicate properly” with people who are blind, deaf or have a disability, a patient watchdog has said. Communication blunders range from deaf people being asked to book appointments over the ...

23 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Rose Ayling-Ellis welcomes increased respect for the deaf community

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has hailed the increased respect being given to the deaf community, affording them “the support they’re supposed to have”. Ayling-Ellis, 27, who has been deaf since birth, found fame starring as ...

06 May 2022 at 14:25

Football

Arsenal become first club to provide sign language service at every home game

Arsenal have become the first football club to provide a British Sign Language service at every home game. The Gunners have been trialling the initiative, which involves the use of interpreters pitch-side and goal ...

10 Mar 2023 at 16:48

Braille menus introduced as ASK Italian aims to make restaurants more inclusive

Braille menus to help blind and partially sighted customers have been introduced by ASK Italian as part of an initiative to make its restaurants more welcoming to everyone. From January, ASK will also add braille ...

14 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Concern over lack of progress supporting people with communication needs in NHS

Leading health charities have expressed concern over a lack of progress in ensuring communication rights for all people trying to access NHS services. A number of people are not able to access healthcare ...

06 Feb 2023 at 14:50

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Foyle Deaf Association graduation ceremony for Irish Sign Language students

The graduation party with their tutors Patricia Clarke and Richard McFadden. Centre (white shirt) is Tommy McAuley, Acting Head of Sign Language Policy and Legislation with the Department for ...

14 Jun 2023 at 15:33

British Sign Language GCSE one step closer as Government launches consultation

A British Sign Language GCSE is one step closer to being taught in schools as the Government launches a consultation on the content of the subject. The Government is aiming for the British ...

15 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Sunak ‘excluded deaf community’ as he called election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of excluding the deaf community by not having a sign language interpreter with him when he called the General Election. According to the ...

23 May 2024 at 08:29

Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history as deaf Paralympics coverage host

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has said “it is really exciting” to be the first deaf person to host a live sports show, presenting the Paralympic Games in France for Channel 4. The ...

20 Aug 2024 at 10:07

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