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 […]
“I really enjoyed participating in the Taster Sessions, I wanted to dip my toe into BSL and found the sessions well run and fun to participate in. ‘It was amazing how many signs we covered in just 3 sessions and they were a great way to get interested in learning a new skill!” Jules Velati–Thank […]
Boris Johnson faced questions from the Liaison Committee yesterday. Caroline Nokes MP, chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, said: “Can I ask, when the Home Secretary says that the current lockdown rules are clear, and the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police says it’s preposterous that anyone could be unaware of the rules, why […]
It’s the UK Disability History month. The theme this year is: how far have we come. I thought I would tell you about my own experiences. I am profoundly Deaf and my first language is Irish Sign Language then later British Sign Language. When I was at school we were not allowed to sign (and […]
Ready to take your British Sign Language (BSL) skills to the next level? Our BSL Level 6 course is starting in October in Guildford. We’re delighted to say that we’re offering reduced course fees for Deaf students wishing to teach BSL. To find out more (and to arrange a Zoom interview with us), please get […]
Last week was one of the busiest weeks of assessments the team at Dot Sign Language has ever known! A total of 38 students took 102 or 103 assessments in 10 different sessions. Not only was it one of the busiest weeks but it was the first time that we have carried out assessments online. Thanks to […]
If you are thinking about starting a Signature BSL Level 3, 4 or 6 course this Autumn, we invite you to a FREE Zoom session on Saturday May 30th. Kathleen Grehan – Director of Dot Sign Language, will explain the aim, content and assessment methods of the course which you are considering. It is also […]
With the teaching landscape changing so dramatically since our cohorts of BSL students started their BSL courses last Autumn or in February, we have worked hard to carry on teaching using Zoom. Initially we thought all assessments would have to be postponed until our teachers could meet with students in person. (Signature were extremely flexible […]
Dot Sign Language has always been committed to working in the local community to raise awareness of Deaf issues and to encourage more people to learn BSL. For this reason, when we met Liz Doble from Weybridge Women’s Institute at one of our taster evenings we jumped at the opportunity to visit the group as […]
