Analysis of the debate in Parliament for BSL to be on the National Curriculum
Despite the petition for British Sign Language (BSL) to be on the National Curriculum not reaching the normal threshold to be considered for debate...
N.Ireland – Needs of deaf community not taken into account
From the Irish News - Letters to the Editor. Published 22nd May 2018
We are in agreement with the contents of a letter from Arnold...
Helga fails to win European Presidency
Helga Stevens has failed in her bid to be elected as the new president of the European Parliament.
The Deaf MEP, who was the nominee of...
DWP to trial using video relay interpreting service for its helplines
A real-time British Sign Language video interpreting service has been selected by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help provide equal access...
BDA reps first to give evidence at House of Lords in BSL
Dr Terry Riley and David Buxton tell select committee that Equality Act is not effective for Deaf people and recommend establishment of a BSL...
Opinion: Interpreter from hell
Alexis Borochoff’s first experience with communication support nearly put her off for life but then she found out that, for all her unprofessionalism, Louisa...
