British Sign Language

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Scottish minister condemns Reform plan to ‘ban’ Gaelic at elections

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Emmerdale to mark Deaf Awareness Week with sign language videos

Communities minister Gordon Lyons (centre front) with campaigners from the deaf community at a rally outside Stormont in support of the Sign Language Bill

Special moment hailed with passing of Northern Ireland Sign Language Bill

Broadband grant delivers life-changing connectivity

Kate’s foundation launches animated films to support children’s development

‘We created sign language to communicate with our deaf dog which we brought to t...

Deaf TikTok star ‘had no translator for care check-up’ three days before death

Travel firm reports spike in bookings by holidaymakers with access needs

‘Historic day’ for deaf community as Sign Language Bill moves step closer to law

‘We need to celebrate difference’: Rachel Shenton launches deaf video podcast

Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history as deaf Paralympics coverage host

Starmer ‘excluded deaf community’ in first speech as PM, says charity

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis made MBE for services to deaf community

Sunak ‘excluded deaf community’ as he called election

Rose Ayling-Ellis: I don’t have to compromise on deafness after onscreen success

John Bishop and partially deaf son to explore condition for ITV documentary

Rose Ayling-Ellis to sign CBeebies bedtime story
The actress will tell the tale of a young bear and his father dealing with deafness.
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Rose Ayling-Ellis welcomes increased respect for the deaf community

Rose Ayling-Ellis: Legal status for British Sign Language would be so emotional

Rose Ayling-Ellis calls for British Sign Language to be made ‘official’ in UK

Citroen becomes first car manufacturer to introduce British Sign Language across...

Deaf theatre company hands out bursaries to hard of hearing freelancers

Lack of interpreter at Covid briefings leaves deaf ‘isolated and misinformed’

Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

Virtual pub showcases skills of disabled community to patrons in lockdown

Arena Birmingham offers first audio-described show

Deaf boy’s campaign for new GCSE in sign language takes step forward

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