Dot Sign Language are helping to make paying for your course as quick, simple and easy as possible. Sign up to our GoCardless Direct Debit scheme and your payment will be taken automatically leaving you free to concentrate on your BSL. Through our new invoicing platform Xero you will be able to opt to pay […]
Last year I met Sarah Burrell – and Inclusion and Diversity Trainer and Consultant, who is passionate about helping businesses be accessible to people with all disabilities. We chatted and realised we have many shared experiences and beliefs. This is why I was so pleased when Sarah invited me to present at her event next […]
If you don’t sign already, why not learn some fingerspelling over the Easter hols? We’ve put together this fingerspelling sheet for you to download and share for free. Download Fingerspell sheet here. And if you’re interested in learning more signs, why not find out about our range of courses including taster sessions here. Learn a lifelong […]
A keen swimmer herself – Kathleen is going to the Spectrum on Sunday to teach a BSL training session to the Guildford City Swimming Club instructors. The club values Teamwork, Performance and Character and teaches all abilities from beginner swimmers through to International competition level. Thank you to Janette Smith – GCSC Administrator and HR Manager […]
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B8SKSHP Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Groups (who oversee many of the GP practices in Surrey) are going to introduce new interpretation and translation services including British Sign Language. One of our Dot team attended an information gathering meeting, but as there were no Deaf representatives there it was clear that the Deaf Community MUST be […]
The Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant. They will consider applicants with BSL Level 2 or BSL Level 1, if you are working towards Level 2. This is a wonderful opportunity to utilise your signing skills supporting Deaf children in a great team. Click: Lighthouse Vacancy March 2019 for […]
It is vitally important that anyone working in the insurance industry is aware of the needs of Deaf customers, and that they know some basic BSL in order to communicate with them. That is why Kathleen was delighted to be invited to teach a session to members of the Local Insurance Institute Committee for Sussex. […]
This week is The British Deaf Association’s ‘Sign Language Week 2019’, and Dot Sign language are extremely excited to announce that we will be teaching two advanced level British Sign Language courses running from September 2019 – July 2020. Signature have completely updated the BSL Level 6 qualification. Focusing on fluent BSL skills and knowledge of Deaf culture, […]
Dot Sign Language were asked to return to The Royal Grammar School to teach BSL as part of their annual day of cultural activities. Lisa Duncan and Pauline Sinclair, both Deaf BSL users, taught sessions in sign language so the boys could immerse themselves in the language. They were interpreted into English. In four interactive […]
Last Tuesday was an excellent training day at Bocketts Farm, near Leatherhead. Kathleen Grehan, Director of Dot Sign Language, taught two sessions to the staff. They realise the importance of being able to communicate with Deaf visitors, and explained that they have lots of Deaf children visiting with their families and also school groups. […]
