We Love Our Face Coverings
Facial expressions are so important in BSL so I was pleased to come across these masks. Kathleen
Author Archives: Tim Mitchell
Goodbye Clair
Last week we waved goodbye to Communication Support Worker, Clair Buttery. Clair was with Dot for three years and over that time helped us to increase our Deaf Awareness Training and British Sign language (BSL) teaching activities not only in the community but also further afield in business, the NHS and the commercial world. It […]
How We’re Keeping Our Courses Covid-Safe
With new courses starting in the Autumn, I explain how our students and teachers will be kept safe. We can only guess what the situation will be with Covid in the Autumn but we can tell you that we are working hard to ensure that our new courses will run in September/October as effectively as […]
Face coverings
Face coverings must now be worn in shops in England at the end of July. When you are buying masks, please can I ask you to purchase ones which have a clear window. A quick Google search and you will find suppliers. Masks with a clear window allow others to see and read lips and […]
Fingerspelling – what part does it play in British Sign Language?
The British Sign Language (BSL) Fingerspelling manual alphabet uses two hands and was taken from the English alphabet. Some sources say manual alphabets originated in silent religious settings where monks used them to communicate. They have also been used in Deaf education. These days in BSL, Fingerspelling is used for names of people and places […]
Interested in learning a new skill in lockdown?
I thought you might like to see this video of Paul – particularly if you’re interested in learning British Sign Language (BSL) for the first time. A wonderful skill, in my view, to learn during lockdown! Paul explains about our BSL level 1 course (you can switch the subtitles on when you view in YouTube). […]
Deaf Awareness Tips
We thought this was worth sharing as it’s Deaf Awareness Week. Stay safe.
Universal Credit Claimants Can Access BSL Interpreters
We wanted to share this with you. Universal Credit claimants can now access British Sign Language interpreters as part of a free video relay service. The service can be used to help make a new claim or for those already claiming Universal Credit. You can see more here
Interested In British Sign Language For The First Time?
It’s been really encouraging to see more people especially during this lockdown period interested in learning British Sign Language (BSL). It does make a big difference when someone can sign (even just a few basic gestures). If you’re coming across BSL for the first time, here’s a bit about it. BSL is the language used […]
Virtual Coffee & Taster Sessions
Fancy a Virtual Coffee and The Chance To Learn British Sign Language? We’re delivering more of our taster sessions soon virtually. The sessions are an informal 1 hour session when we will give you a taste of British Sign Language (BSL.) We will teach you how to fingerspell, as well as key phrases when meeting […]
