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NRCPD to consult on new complaints process next month

May 5, 2022 by

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The National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and DeafBlind people (NRCPD) are to launch a consultation on a […]

Subtitled cinema increase for Deaf Awareness Week slammed as ‘publicity-seeking gimmick’

May 2, 2022 by

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The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) has dismissed a temporary jump in subtitled cinema screenings for Deaf Awareness Week as […]

BREAKING: British Sign Language Bill to become law after passing final Parliamentary stage

April 27, 2022 by

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British Sign Language (BSL) is set to be legally recognised in England, Scotland and Wales, after a Bill cleared the […]

NRCPD to publish open letter amid concerns over complaints process

April 26, 2022 by

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The NRCPD, who voluntarily regulate British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, is to address the Deaf community in an open letter […]

BSL Act Now live show to broadcast on day of sign language bill’s final stage

April 24, 2022 by

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A two-hour live show will mark the third reading of the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill in the House of […]

TV viewing habits of British Sign Language users to be examined in first-ever study

April 21, 2022 by

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The way in which British Sign Language (BSL) users’ watch television and the programmes they watch are to be reviewed […]

Little Mix court case parents up for top campaigning award

April 21, 2022 by

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The three Deaf parents who successfully challenged a Little Mix concert promoter over a lack of British Sign Language (BSL) […]

Lords wanted Sign Supported English and lipspeaking to be noted in last-minute amendments to BSL Bill

April 20, 2022 by

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Some members of the House of Lords were considering tabling amendments to the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill to include […]

British Sign Language Bill progresses to Lords third reading as it skips committee stage

April 7, 2022 by

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The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill will now have its third reading in the House of Lords, after no amendments […]

Over 40,000 people sign petition calling for compulsory deaf awareness training for teachers

April 6, 2022 by

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A Change.org petition calling for increased deaf awareness in the classroom has received more than 40,000 signatures, a week after […]