Here’s to the very first National BSL day!
On April 28th the UK celebrates its first National BSL Day, commemorating the legal recognition of British Sign Language as a language.
News and media
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Unsilence the Crowd aims to transform football for deaf fans
Newcastle United have made significant strides in enhancing the matchday experience for deaf fans with “sound shirts” at St James’s Park.
Celebrating Sign Language Week
This month, the United Kingdom comes together to celebrate Sign Language Week, a time dedicated to recognising the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL).
New breakthrough in gene therapy triumphs in treating deaf children
In a groundbreaking leap, gene therapy has emerged as a restorative force, breathing new life into the auditory senses of children grappling with inherited deafness.
Breaking Barriers: Forensic Lipreading and the Bruce Lehrmann Case
“I had just become the first forensic lip reader to have an expert witness report accepted as reliable evidence in a major trial, making Australian legal history…”
British Sign Language GCSE takes centre stage
In a significant stride towards inclusivity and cultural celebration, the Department for Education has unveiled the subject content for the new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE.
Sadiq Khan Signs the British Sign Language Charter
London took a significant step towards inclusivity as Mayor Sadiq Khan signed the British Deaf Association’s British Sign Language Charter.
Meet Rikki Poynter – YouTube’s biggest Deaf star
Rikki Poynter is a prominent deaf activist, content creator, and YouTuber, known for her advocacy work. Read more here:
The evolution of captions: From analogue to AI
Discover the fascinating journey of captions, their transformative impact, and the role of cutting-edge technology in making content accessible to all.
British Deaf Association announce the first BSL Poet Laureate
The British Deaf Association (BDA) has announced Kabir Kapoor, a Deaf designer from London, as the UK’s first BSL Poet Laureate.