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Next week is #SignLanguageWeek, and the @bda.org.uk is giving free lessons for organisations throughout the week to give your teams the opportunity to learn about British Sign Language and Deaf culture through a live online session: zurl.co/xQcZU
#SLW2026 #Deaf #DeafAwareness #BSL #SignLanguage
Calling all Purple Mash schools: Did you know you have BSL vocabulary posters waiting for you in the platform? Use them to prep for #SignLanguageWeek and make signing a visible part of your school culture.
Find out more: zurl.co/8j756
@signature.org.uk @royaldeaf
#DeafAwareness #SignLanguage #BSL
- A 1-hour tutor led online taster, taking place just after Sign Language Week on the 25th March for only £15
🌐https://f.mtr.cool/nahjivasve
#SignLanguageWeek #BSL
Promotional graphic for Action Deafness advertising free one-hour British Sign Language taster sessions during Sign Language Week. Dates listed are March 16–20, with session times at 10am–11am and 1.30pm–2.30pm. The sessions are held online via Microsoft Teams. The design includes two people signing in the lower right corner and green-themed branding.
Celebrate #SignLanguageWeek with us! 🙌
FREE one-hour online #BritishSignLanguage #BSL taster session - start your journey into BSL!
16-20 March 2026
10am-11am or 1:30pm-2:30pm (one session)
Online via Microsoft Teams
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/action-deafness-68948261853
#SLW2026 #SignLanguage
We had so much fun with our psych colleagues last week learning some basic BSL signs and how to better communicate with our Deaf friends and colleagues. Thanks British Deaf Association for putting on these amazing free lessons this #SignLanguageWeek signlanguageweek.org.uk
A purple and orange graphic with text on screen that reads: "BSL and Fingerspelling. British Sign Language is the most common sign language in the UK. It’s a recognised language, with its own vocabulary, grammar and word order. Fingerspelling is the BSL alphabet. Every letter of the alphabet has a sign. You can use these letter signs to spell out words – often names and places – and sentences on your hand.
A purple and orange graphic with text on screen that reads: "Makaton and Sign Supported English (SSE) Makaton is a simplified way of signing. It’s sometimes called “key word signing” and is not a formal language. Sign Supported English (SSE) is a term used to describe signing and speaking English at the same time. It borrows BSL signs and uses them in the order they are used in spoken English.
A purple and orange graphic with text on screen that reads: "Hands-on If you are D/deaf and also have a visual impairment meaning you can’t see signing at a distance, you can use hands-on BSL., You and the person you’re communicating with use the BSL signs on each other’s hands, not on your own.
Now that #SignLanguageWeek is over, we're here to remind you that you can learn more about British Sign Language, Makaton and other forms of communication at any time so nobody feels left out. We’ve put together some information for you.
Find out more here: www.sense.org.uk/information-...
Spring 2025 Newsletter with news from the world of #picturebooks and #ELT and how to include #world & #UN events & days in ELT with picturebooks such as: #worlddownsyndromeday #worldautismawarenessday
#signlanguageweek #pride🌈 #internationaljazzday
Link:
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To mark #SignLanguageWeek, check out this video by director @davidellington.bsky.social that Fun Palaces commissioned a few years ago: A-Z Alphabet in the Street.
vimeo.com/453608349
#SLW2025
Happy #SignLanguageWeek!
This year is about #TakingBSLForward civil rights movement. The week serves as a crucial opportunity to garner support for our mission and act as a platform to launch our 'Early Years’ position statement.
Find out more signlanguageweek.org.uk
Heading towards the end of #SignLanguageWeek with greetings from Team #BreakingTheBox, Hynt's Megan and project coordinator Amy
To round off #SignLanguageWeek we were thrilled to host @baggyshanker.bsky.social and @catherineatkinson.bsky.social at Derby Deaf Club. We discussed ambulance services, dentistry, Access to Work and more.
#WhereIsOurAccess #SLW2025
This week has been sign language week. I love continuing to learn BSL. It's a beautiful language. For more info about BSL see www.bda.org and for the history of BSL in Scotland see www.bslscotlandact2015.scot #signlanguageweek #BSL #britishsignlanguage
text saying World Poetry Day, 21 March, Dot Miles. Image of Dot Miles performing one of her poems.
To mark Sign Language Week and World Poetry Day, we had to mention the inspirational Dorothy “Dot” Miles 🌟
She was regarded as the pioneer of BSL poetry.
You can watch one of her poems here https://f.mtr.cool/qgufvgmfqo
#DeafCommunity #SignLanguageWeek #WorldPoetryDay #SLW2025
It's #SignLanguageWeek !
Here are some simple 'Refreshments' signs for when you communicate with a Deaf person.
It's more inclusive to have a go at some basic signs than not, and you won't be judged or assessed on your signing skills!
DCAL staff wish you a Happy Sign Language Week! 💙🤟 #SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek
So frustrating. Poor process = a poor quality hospital appointment, which puts deaf patients at risk!
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek
Deaf Blind manual is a tactile communication system used by people who are both deaf and blind.
It involves spelling out words on the recipient’s hand using the BSL fingerspelling alphabet, enabling them to feel the conversation.
#SignLanguageWeek
As sign languages evolve and standards rise, ongoing learning is vital. Let’s build a future where everyone has the access they deserve.
www.thetogetherconference.co.uk
#SignLanguageWeek #BSL #ISL #LanguageAccess #DeafRights #Interpreting
Sign Language Week, 17 - 23 March
9 in 10 deaf children are born to hearing parents who may have no knowledge of sign language. We support the BDA's campaign for access to British Sign Language for deaf children and their families. Join them by adding your handprint to their petition #BSLInOurHands
90% deaf children are born to hearing parents with no access to any sign language. Take part this week by supporting BDA's campaign for free access to sign language for deaf children and their families. Add your handprint to the petition #BSLInOurHands
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek
A BSL translator in front of a screen which says "Fitter Better Sooner"
This week is #SignLanguageWeek.
We offer #BSL translations for our patient information resources including #FitterBetterSooner and resources for children.
👉 ow.ly/JCXo50VlBh3
#deafcommunity @bda.org.uk #britishsignlanguage @cpoc.bsky.social #SLW2025
Thank you MP @thurrockjen.bsky.social for highlighting the work of SignHealth and the barriers for deaf people accessing GP appointments in today's British Sign Language Week debate in Westminster.
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025
For #SignLanguageWeek, we’re revisiting a previous lay summary on language impairments in sign development. Do these impairments depend on modality, or are they broader linguistic deficits? Watch Clive Mason interview Bencie Woll to find out! #SLW2025 youtu.be/qwJv-fpK17U
It's #SignLanguageWeek !
Here are some simple 'Days of the week' signs for when you communicate with a Deaf person.
It's more inclusive to have a go at some basic signs than not, and you won't be judged or assessed on your signing skills!
Deaf Blind Block communication involves tracing letters or symbols onto the palm of the receiver’s hand using a simple block-style alphabet.
Each letter is drawn in a standardised way so that the person can recognise words through touch.
#SignLanguageWeek
This week it's #SignLanguageWeek and we had a fab chat with @SignatureDeaf about upcoming resources to help teach BSL in primary schools. Watch the webinar here: zurl.co/4JBqf
#SignLanguage #BSL #BritishSignLanguage
It's #SignLanguageWeek !
Here are some simple 'family' signs for when you communicate with a Deaf person.
It's more inclusive to have a go at some basic signs than not, and you won't be judged or assessed on your signing skills!
British Sign Language Courses. Details on each of our courses from Introduction to BSL to Level 6. More information on our website https://deafunity.org/learn-british-sign-language-bsl/
Are you inspired by Sign Language Week and want to learn BSL with us? Learning from an experienced deaf tutor you will get a deep understanding of the language, history and culture. Our next courses start in April, get in touch to secure your place!
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek
🤟 Happy #SignLanguageWeek!
Did you know over 150,000 people use #BritishSignLanguage (BSL) as their first or preferred language?
We make sure our key info and commissioning opportunities are available in BSL because accessibility matters.
Let your audience know you can do this too!
As part of Sign Language Week, we’re revisiting our lay summary on BSL indicating verbs! Findings suggest these verbs blend morphemic and gestural elements, with modification influenced by factors like constructed action. #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwV...
