A new Facebook group launched about the BSL (Scotland) Act, which will be an exciting ongoing engagement with Deaf community.
BSL Scotland Act Facebook group now open
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BDA Scotland NEW British Sign Language Scotland Bill Facebook group
BDA Scotland to set up and manage a new Facebook group about the BSL (Scotland) Bill, in October.
British Deaf Association applauds British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill
New bill means British Deaf Sign Language users could migrate to Scotland to access better services.
Legal status for BSL / ISL – Northern Ireland
After years of campaigning by the deaf community, BSL and ISL were officially recognised as minority languages in Northern Ireland in March 2004 for about 4,500 Deaf sign language users of which 3,000 are BSL users, and 1,500 are ISL users. Although no legal status for BSL / ISL in Northern Ireland. Useful link: Official […]
Legal status for BSL – Wales
In January 2004, BSL was recognised by the Welsh Assembly Government as a language in its own right for about 4,000 Deaf people living in Wales. Although no legal status for BSL in Wales. Useful links: Deffo! launch a petition ‘Access to BSL for all’ in Wales
Legal status for BSL – Scotland
Currently the Scottish Parliament considers a BSL (Scotland) Bill introduced by Mark Griffin MSP that all national and local public authorities must produce a BSL plan to ensure that Deaf people can have access to their services. This will be the UK’s first ever parliamentary Bill solely focusing on BSL so we hope this will […]