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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 […]

Single SEND system proposed by UK Government as it finally publishes education review

March 29, 2022 by

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The long-anticipated review of provisions for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been published, with the UK […]

British Sign Language Bill progresses to Lords committee stage following unanimous support

March 25, 2022 by

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A Bill to legally recognise British Sign Language (BSL) cleared its latest Parliamentary stage on Friday, when it received overwhelming […]

BSL Act Now: British Sign Language Bill’s explanatory notes updated ahead of second reading

March 25, 2022 by

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The explanatory note detailing the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill and its functions has been updated now it is in […]

BSL Act Now: British Sign Language Bill set to have second Lords reading on Friday as peers back first reading

March 21, 2022 by

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The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday, […]

British Sign Language Bill passes final Commons stages as Deaf rally marks ‘momentous’ win

March 18, 2022 by

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A Bill recognising British Sign Language (BSL) in law cleared its latest hurdle in Parliament on Friday, when MPs backed […]

BSL Act Now: Martene Monksfield and Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings amongst speakers at Trafalgar Square rally

March 15, 2022 by

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Martene Monksfield, president of the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD), and textile artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings MBE, are […]

Covid inquiry fails to explicitly mention disability once as it consults on draft terms of reference

March 11, 2022 by

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The public inquiry scrutinising the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has published a list of areas it may investigate, […]

Watch: Owl poos on Australian sign language interpreter, man carries on regardless

March 10, 2022 by

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An Australian sign language interpreter has been filmed being pooed on by an owl during a government press conference, before […]

Deaf school in Ukraine bombed by Russian forces, according to reports

March 5, 2022 by

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A deaf school in Ukraine has been targeted by Russian forces, destroying a dormitory and office and leaving students stranded […]

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