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April 29, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Liam O’Dell: What next for the British Sign Language Act?

It may surprise you to know that British Sign Language (BSL) wasn’t technically recognised in law when the BSL Bill […]

April 28, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on England’s SEND deficit totals at least £1.3bn while thousands attend schools outside council area

Funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has reached a deficit of at least £1.3 billion, a […]

April 27, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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

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

April 26, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Scottish and Welsh Parliaments back British Sign Language Bill as consent motions pass

The Scottish and Welsh Parliaments have passed legislative consent motions (LCMs) which allow the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill currently […]

April 26, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on NRCPD to publish open letter amid concerns over complaints process

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

April 25, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on ‘Deaf Utopia’ review – Nyle DiMarco’s memoir is enlightening, depending on how (and if) you read it

There’s a tough balance to strike when your name is Nyle DiMarco. The Deaf activist, who first found fame as […]

April 24, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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

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

April 21, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Little Mix court case parents up for top campaigning award

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

April 20, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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

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

April 7, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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

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