The medieval church’s acknowledgement that signs were equivalent to a spoken language was transformative for deaf people.

A group of children have learned sign language to allow them to communicate with family and friends thanks to a £10,000 grant ...

As women’s football fans, we all know that the game brings people together. But for people whose communication method is British Sign Language (BSL), missing out on commentary can mean you don’t have ...

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity (SWAI) will be marking Sign Language Week (16-22 March) with various opportunities for students and staff to get involved in, including free British Sign Language ...

When Strictly Come Dancing crowned Rose Ayling-Ellis as its 2021 winner, nearly 12 million viewers watched history being made. Her win marked a turning point in UK media, reshaping how Deaf culture ...

In British Sign Language, like other languages, signs can vary depending on where you live. Colours, numbers and phrases such as "good morning" are different from area-to-area. Extra time to work out ...

Daniel Jillings said a GCSE in BSL would help both deaf and hearing students A deaf teenager who has been campaigning for a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) said it would be "a step towards ...

A council says it is launching a sign language course as part of its adult skills programme. Lincolnshire County Council said its introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) modules would be available ...

Recognising too many fans have been left on the sidelines of the match day experience, Carlsberg worked with LFC and the ...

British Sign Language (BSL) is one step closer closer to being offered as a GCSE in schools in England. The Government has launched a consultation which will focus on the content of the new subject.

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