In May, the first British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board was created. All members of the Board are BSL users advising on the implementation of the #BSLAct. A summary has been published of the first Board meeting, including BSL translation. 🔽 bit.ly/3Xyhfuw

Too Much Information and Us | Anxiety in Social Situations youtu.be/11O0VAmU89g via YouTube These are still great videos of autistic people talking about their experiences of anxiety

Today we’ve released our #SubtitleIt report that shows the barriers that deaf people and people with hearing loss face trying to access TV programmes on catch up services. We’re calling on the Gov to introduce the Media Bill asap. Read the full report: bit.ly/3CQaxqo

How about to get a broadcast license a company had to ensure all programs aired were communication inclusive of the whole community of people who communicate in different ways?

Thank Enable for helping us recruit an outstanding co-producer of the ourplace.scot/sites/default/… . We worked together again on The ALLIANCE project. Co-producers with lived experience- there is no substitute!

Deaf people and those with hearing loss have their own UNIQUE communication needs. We created a free digital communication card to help each individual advocate for themselves. Here's a how-to to show just how quick and easy it is! Create yours here: bit.ly/44KxlE8

The RCSLT 💙 are seeking feedback on their updated #AAC guidance They are keen to hear from AAC users, their supporters, SLTs & other people or organisations who help support AAC provision rcslt.org/news/have-your…

Parents across England want their children to have the opportunity to study British Sign Language (BSL). Now is your chance to share your thoughts on the Department for Education BSL GCSE draft subject content 👇 bit.ly/3p2KE3r #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #SignLanguage #BSLGCSE

2 ways of knowing: 1 studies 2. Stories. Most studies lead to more data; stories are the seeds of social change. Cold data is mostly devoid of meaningful stories abt specific communities. In contrast, warm data (cf nora bateson) seeks to reveal local meaning. No data w/o stories.

Thrilled to see .Glasgow Disability Alliance #PurplePonchoPlayers doing run through this morning for ‘Care About Us: Disabled People and Social Care’ Listening & Learning Event with .Maree Todd #CareAboutUs #GDACares

Recognising the lack of ethnic diversity within the RSLT profession and need for better representation, RAD provided a bursary to support 4 deaf people to become Registered Sign Language Translators and Interpreter Relay Intralingual. We thank Ahmed Mudawi for the kind comments!

Don't wait to get help with a potential hearing loss. We can help with a range of topics like: ➡️ What to do if you think you have hearing loss ➡️ Ear problems and treatments ➡️ How to support friends and family Get in touch with Contact RNID today: bit.ly/3cEshem

People who communicate in different ways tell powerful stories that would be hard to pop in a survey. They can tell us things quantitative research doesn't never asks - see communicationinclusionpeople.com/peoples-storie…

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth course! We have two new dates for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth courses. Tuesday 12 & 19 September 2023. Thursday 9 & 16 November 2023. 9am–5pm. find out more about our MHFA courses, email or BSL video to: [email protected]

Did you know the following NHS health Boards have VRI services available? #VRI #access #BSL

Yippee! Communication diversity meets peer mentoring! Big 👏🏼 to Scotland's 7 newly qualified mentors - all who communicate with Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems. Go "Straight Talkers", CreativityinPractice, University of Dundee, Communication Matters! #communicationequality

What's happening in Scotland? Is there a National 5 BSL?

A "face to face, in person" option for engaging with services is essential for people who experience communication disadvantage. Community link workers facilitate communication inclusion and equality. It's sad to read this article - lnkd.in/eXd4AmUv

@comminclusion are recruiting! They are looking for 2 enthusiastic people to join their Board of Directors, who support their values and mission. They need people with legal, financial, people management and marketing skills. Find out more and apply: communicationinclusionpeople.com/news/