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On-demand remote BSL interpreting service launched for coronavirus crisis

April 16, 2020

Deaf health charity SignHealth and online interpreting company InterpreterNow have together launched BSLHealthAccess to provide on-demand remote BSL interpreting during the […]

Stephen Iliffe: The photography exhibition which reveals the uncanny Synchronicity with my half-sister’s life and work

April 10, 2020

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In its first month, a unique online photography exhibition by Deaf photographer Stephen Iliffe – and his sister Sarah – […]

Over 6000 people sign up in a week for free online BSL course from Doncaster Deaf Trust

April 9, 2020

To sign up to the free course visit www.doncasterdeafsign.org.uk Over 6000 people signed up for a free online British Sign Language […]

Jodie Ounsley: Lockdown can also be a once in a lifetime opportunity

April 9, 2020

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Jodie Ounsley is a deaf professional athlete with England women’s 7s Rugby. We are going through some crazy times! I […]

The Secret Deafie: My Deaf key worker experience

April 7, 2020

The Secret Deafie is a series of anonymous articles written by different D/deaf people. I am a Deaf person who […]

Watch: BSL Zone’s second live Coronavirus Q&A

March 27, 2020

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The BSL Zone’s latest Q&A about the coronavirus crisis is now online. The Q&A is hosted by Fifi Garfield and […]

Call for action released calling for the government to provide BSL interpreters for TV coronavirus announcements and updates (with BSL video)

March 25, 2020

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A letter has been released by ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters) calling for the government to provide BSL interpreters […]

Two new Facebook groups offer advice and support in BSL for the Deaf community during the coronavirus crisis

March 25, 2020

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Two new Facebook groups have been set up to support Deaf people who use BSL during the coronavirus crisis. The […]

Sign Solutions: The importance of communication between medical professionals and Deaf people amid the coronavirus crisis (with BSL)

March 25, 2020

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The Deaf community has always faced barriers when accessing the NHS, from needing an interpreter to talk to a doctor, […]

Jo Wootten: Tips for working remotely when you’re deaf (with BSL videos)

March 23, 2020

Please scroll down for BSL videos and details of a BSL chat via Zoom on working remotely. New to communicating […]