It’s been a year since the BSL Act recognised BSL as a language for the first time in England, Scotland and Wales. A new British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board has been set up to advise the government on key issues impacting the Deaf community which is good to see. But there are many challenges […]
Have you seen our relatively new booking system? We’re very pleased. Bookings and payments for our Signature-approved courses (Level 1 through to Level 6) can now be made quickly and securely through Dot’s new website. Also new to the site is the facility for paying for courses in installments. As well as the interactive booking system, […]
Happy New Year to you. Best wishes from all us at Dot Sign Language.
I hope you are having a good break. If you’ve had enough of watching old Christmas films and are wanting to do something new over the holidays, perhaps you might like to learn some #BSL fingerspelling (if you don’t know the signs already). It’s great fun and incredibly useful. You can download this pdf for free here: […]
I am so pleased that so many people are wanting to develop their Sign Language skills. If in you are Surrey and interested in studying for a Signature-Approved BSL Level 6, can I tell you about our Level 6 course. It starts in February and will be held at the University of Surrey campus. You […]
For the first time in England and Wales, Deaf people have been able to fulfil their civic duty and serve on a jury, supported by British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed today (23rd September 2022) as the International Day of Sign Languages to raise awareness of the importance of sign language. Did you know that there are 300 different sign languages? Did you know there are over 70 million D(d)eaf people worldwide? And did you know sign languages are natural […]
I was sorry to hear of HM Queen Elizabeth’s passing. I have been thinking about how much things have moved on for the Deaf community since her Royal Highness ascended the throne in 1953. I am profoundly Deaf and my first language is Irish Sign Language then later British Sign Language. I am a lot […]
If you’ve been able to take some time off and have come to the conclusion that you would like to learn a new skill, can I suggest learning British Sign Language (BSL). It’s such a wonderful skill to have and for me personally, it’s been fantastic seeing more people and organisations wanting to learn BSL. […]
