Previously on Blue Peter, Mwaksy met an amazing group of young deaf people who gave her a beginner lesson in British Sign Language. What information do we collect from this quiz? This week is Deaf ...

Assuming no prior knowledge of the language, this unit aims to provide a general foundation in British Sign Language (BSL) and the culture of the Deaf community in order to cope with a range of ...

British Sign Language looks set to become recognised as a legal language on a “momentous day” for the deaf community. The government confirmed its backing of the British Sign Language Bill, which has ...

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When I began my role as a university equality, diversity and inclusion consultant, I had only a surface-level understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) and the experiences of BSL users. I knew ...

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is calling for sign language lessons to be made freely available to those who need them - such as the parents and guardians of deaf children. The current funding for sign ...

Why the hell not?! British Sign Language (BSL) might be a lot easier to learn than you think (Picture: CityLit) You might have considered learning French or Spanish as a second language, but what ...

Plans for a sign language bill and more interpreters for the deaf in Northern Ireland have been set out by the communities minister. Gordon Lyons told the assembly he wanted to ensure deaf people had ...

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A teenager says she is struggling to access basic services like the dentist or opticians due to a shortage of skilled British Sign Language interpreters. Lucy, 14, from Warrington, was born deaf and ...

Sign Language is a visual means of communicating using gestures, facial expression, and body language. Sign Language is used mainly by people who are Deaf or have hearing impairments. Within Britain, ...