Search results for British Sign Language

HSBC UK will offer British Sign Language training for beginners to its employees

The bank said it believes the initiative will contribute to providing a ‘more inclusive experience’ for staff and customers.

Free sign language classes to be offered for deaf children in UK first

The bill will put a duty on Stormont to provide free classes for deaf people under-25 and their close families, guardians, and carers.

Guildford Shakespeare Company on their ambition to reach more Deaf audiences (BSL)

Guildford Shakespeare Company (GSC) has spent the past 20 years reimagining how audiences experience theatre and Shakespeare. Alongside its productions, […]

Zakee, founder of DeafPing tells us about the free Door alert they built (BSL)

A while back, I took a temporary role as a UK Relay Advisor helping deaf and hard-of hearing people make […]

Cuban Bible Society Creates Spanish Sign Language Bible Translation

8 April 2026 | Yaily Valdez is dedicating her life to being a bridge for the deaf population in Cuba. Though her background is in law and ministry for media communications, Valdez...

Fire service teams up with Newcastle students to deliver British Sign Language water safety advice

Students from Northern Counties School have been helping educate the Deaf community on water safety

Insight: Why being told “you look hearing” is not a compliment (BSL)

I still remember the first time I walked into a deaf club. I was a teenager, quite excited to meet […]

Brunswick students form American Sign Language club

Brunswick High School junior Isabell Cassily said she co-founded the club after developing a "deep appreciation" for American Sign Language.

Insight: You can’t champion BSL only when it benefits you (BSL)

There’s something I’ve been wanting to say for a long time as a deaf BSL user who is also able […]

The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation

A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions and bringing the deaf community into the spotlight The post The new UK television dating show b...

Kelly Gilbert: I don’t sound Irish, but I am (BSL)

Saint Patrick’s Day always brings up mixed feelings for me. There’s a sense of pride — remembering where I came […]

Stacey Shah: Hearing parents of deaf children should never be pushed away from Sign Language (BSL)

I started a petition to ensure that hearing parents of deaf children are given balanced, evidence based information – including […]

Bank of Baroda launches Indian Sign Language support through video calls

The public sector bank said the ISL service is available across five key customer touch points: website, mobile banking app, WhatsApp Banking, Phygital Branches, and ADI (GenAI-pow...

Insight: why do deaf employees have the added job of arranging their own access support? (BSL)

There’s a part of my job that no one really sees. On paper, I work in the charity sector. I […]

Paul Miller: How Signs Alive Festival in Sunderland will bring deaf creativity to life (BSL)

Signs Alive Festival is a brand-new, family-friendly arts festival taking place in Sheepfolds Stables, Sunderland on Sat 27– Sun 28 June […]

Grange students create app to make learning sign language simple and engaging

Princess Royal joins Deaf Academy students to mark 200 years of Deaf education (BSL)

Two hundred years after opening its doors in Exeter as England’s first Deaf school, the Deaf Academy marked a major […]

Prime Video expands sign language support to 18 more movies and here’s the complete list

Prime Video now offers ASL and BSL interpretation across 20-plus titles, including Road House, G20, and The Idea of You. The feature is available globally on all supported devices.

Rebecca A Withey: Do I lipread? An honest answer (BSL)

Yes. Yes, I do lipread. I mean, that’s the short answer. The one people are usually looking for. The little […]