The Sign Language Bill is currently progressing through the Northern Ireland Assembly and is at the Committee Stage, where it is being scrutinised by the Committee for Communities.
Northern Ireland: Sign Language Bill
NI: Remote interpreting service established for sign language users
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA has announced the establishment of a free remote interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) users to access NHS111 and health and social care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BDA Statement: NI Assembly
The British Deaf Association (Northern Ireland) congratulates all parties on reaching agreement to restore the devolved Government in Northern Ireland. We are also delighted that both British and Irish Sign Languages have a prominent place within the ‘New Decade New Approach’ proposals.
Report launched on Access to Justice for Deaf
On the 11th of December, BDA NI, and leading Deaf researchers, will be releasing a groundbreaking report on the barriers Deaf people face when trying to access justice in Northern Ireland.
NI Health Service – Industrial Action
You might have seen in the news UNISON Trades Unions members have decided to engage in ‘industrial action’.
DFC launches VRS Service for benefits info
If you live in Northern Ireland, it’s useful to know that the Department for Communities (DfC) have launched a VRS service to chat to staff about benefits information.