SIGNS@HWU (aka Heriot-Watt BSL team)
@heriotwattbsl
Academics specialising in sign language, multilingualism, interpreting & Deaf Studies, based in School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University.
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@saltbar
Closed until further notice and sanity is restored.
Jon Henner
@jmhenner
Deaf. Enduring Melanoma. | Disability Linguistics | I guess I do language stuff? And education stuff? | T. in own capacity | he/👉
Fifi Garfield
@_fifi_garfield_
Currently hosting a TV game show Sign2Win Represent by @Accessltd
Maartje De Meulder
@mdemeulder
This account is now closed. Find me on BlueSky bsky.app/profile/mdemeu…
BBC Scotland News
@bbcscotlandnews
Breaking news direct from @BBCScotland. For sport updates follow @BBCSportScot. On Instagram at bbcscotnews.
Edinburgh Napier University
@edinburghnapier
The official X account of Edinburgh Napier University. #MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers
SignHealth
@signhealth
We provide Psychological Therapy, Domestic Abuse Support and Social Care services. [email protected] bsky.app/profile/signhe…
Christian Rathmann
@crathmann
Professor with focus on Sign Language Linguistics, Acquisition & Learning, Interpreting Studies, Deaf Studies and Cognitive Sciences
Evlambia Angelou
@evlambiaangelou
“Life is a sum of all your choices. So, what are you doing today?” Albert Camus Independent researcher/ Sign language interpreter (GSL). Views: my own. She/her
Dr. Agnes Villwock
@agnesvillwock
Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science/Neuroscience at RIT. Interested in neuroplasticity, deafness, sign languages, multisensory processing, critical periods
Sarah Goulding
@sarahhgoulding
PhD Candidate at Heriot Watt University, Freelance Social Worker, dachshund and cat owner. She/her
Prof Lorraine Leeson, PhD
@leesonl
Associate Vice Provost for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Professor in Deaf Studies. Trinity College Dublin. Linguist, Interpreter, Educator. Views my own.
Clare
@clarechanelcc
Proud Mum, Registered Deaf Translator/Interpreter, DV Survivor, DV Trainer. English Channel relay 2022. Real Housewives lover. Views my own. Signname: Chanel CC
Senan Dunne
@senandunne
Deaf ISL user. Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Deaf Studies @studies_centre team tcd.ie/slscs/cds/ Views my own.
Social Research Assn
@thesraorg
You can find us over on bluesky @thesra.bsky.social and LinkedIn. We will no longer be using this platform in 2025
Signature
@signaturedeaf
Championing British Sign Language education across the UK. An awarding body empowering learners, supporting teachers, and promoting BSL.
Deleting….
@misspivachere
Paul Belmonte
@paulbelmontesli
BSL interpreter in theatres and in real life. Trainer, dreamer, wanderer round Edinburgh. Sign name: “mischief”
Adam Schembri (ˈʃɛmbɹi/ˈʃkɛmbri)
@adamcschembri
Easily-distracted Australian professor of linguistics @UniBirmingham, UK.Hearing person interested in sign languages.Opinions my own.He/him.🇦🇺🇲🇹🇪🇺🏳️🌈
Alison Spear
@sneezy7purple
Deaf • BSL • Curly • Leodensian • Mum of 2 boys
Chloe Smith
@norwichchloe
European Union of the Deaf
@eud_brussels
We’re the European Union of the Deaf, bringing together 31 National Associations of the Deaf in Europe to protect #signlanguages & #humanrights of deaf persons
Craig Crowley MBE (DLY)
@ceoactiondeafns
@ActionDeafness CEO; #BSLAdvisoryBoard co-chair; @SignapseAI NED; RoyalSchoolDD Trustee; @deaflympics President (2009-2013); @deafsport President (2014-2022)
The Limping Chicken | Deaf Culture, News and Arts
@limping_chicken
The UK’s deaf culture, news and arts site! Over 400 deaf writers published and 8million views since 2012! Edited by @Charlie_Swin
Andy Van Hoorebeke
@glwmax
Board of European Union of the Deaf(EUD) - IT Expert bij VVSG - ex-Voorzitter van Doof Vlaanderen vzw - lid van adviescommissie VGT
Nadia Nadarajah
@nadianadarajah
Deaf. Actor. BSL Pride. @AccessLtd Believe yourself then your dream will come true. Have become writer for either theatre & film - deaf women stories
Liam O'Dell
@liamodelluk
Follow me on Instagram/Bluesky - see pinned tweet | Award-winning Deaf and disabled journalist | Author | Theatre critic | Views my own | He/Him 🏳️🌈
DCAL
@dcal_ucl
UCL Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre
Yvonne Jobse
@ycjobse
Sign language interpreter (NL/ENG - NGT v.v.) | EUMASLI-ite (eumasli.eu) | UvA - alumna | Trekkie\Whovian
Craig McCulloch
@craigmcculloch_
Deaf Scot 🏴 Youth Theatre Co-ordinator / Associate Director with Solar Bear
Alan J Gow
@alanjohngow
@TheAgeingLab we explore the lifestyle and behavioural factors that promote brain health. Professor @HWPsych and @CABS_HeriotWatt
Rubbena Aurangzeb-T
@rubbenaart
Deaf Artist, Art Therapist, Trainer - create art as a visual language and breaking down barriers to equality. Interviews BBC, Channel 4 & BSLZone ITV create
Dr Zed Sehyr
@zedsehyr
Assistant Prof in Communication Sciences & Disorders @Chapman U. Founder of Cognition Language & Plasticity Lab claplab.org and ASL-LEX.org
Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI
@jeminanapier
THIS ACCOUNT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE / MONITORED. YOU CAN FIND ME ON LINKED IN OR BLUE SKY SOCIAL
British Deaf Association
@bda_deaf
The national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the UK. Member of WFD & EUD. Est 1890 #TakingBSLForward
James Watson-O'Neill
@jwatsononeill
Activist. Chief Executive of @sensecharity. Trustee of @NCVO. NED at @SWLSTG. Views my own. He/him
The Ageing Lab
@theageinglab
Exploring lifestyle interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of older people, led by @AlanJohnGow and based at @HWPsych and @CABS_HeriotWatt
Graham H. Turner
@grahamhturner
Policy & Research Lead @BDA_Deaf Emeritus Prof HeriotWatt University. Signs, words, songs, poems, ideas, YES, views my own. #BSLEnlightenment #SenseIsWhatWeMake
Terplife
@bslterplife
Ramblings of an RSLI, also known as Emma Dawber. [email protected] Quite sweary. She/her. All views are my own.
St Roch's Secondary
@st_rochs
Working together with young people and families since 1928 - official Twitter feed with news, updates and information for our school community.
Gallaudet University Press
@gallaudetpress
Publisher of books on Deaf history, culture, and education, signed languages, interpreting, and the journals SLS and AAD. Follow us @gallaudetpress.bsky.social
DavidEllington
@davidellingt_n
Deaf/BSL user, artist & film maker 🌈 working in the umbrella of creative arts. Making a factual doc - ‘Dismantling Racism’ within the Deaf Community
SignLive
@signliveuk
SignLive gives you instant access to online British Sign Language interpreting services, whenever you need an interpreter on the go.
Mike Ballinger
@theballiboys
Runner, Biker, Sign Language interpreter, easily amused and loves life!
Erin McCluskey
@deaferinna
Scottish Deaf BSL user | 22 | 3rd year Politics+Social Policy student | Fmr MSYP 19-21 | BSL 2022 Adv Member | BDAYouth Chair. Views represents me and only me
Michael E. Skyer, PhD
@michaelskyer
Vygotskian Perspectives (2023). Teacher educator. Deaf. Disabled. Critical deaf pedagogy. Disability Studies. Theory. Methodology. Anarcho-pragmatist.
Noel O'Connell, PhD
@noeloconnell15
World Federation of the Deaf
@wfdeaf_org
A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere 🌐 #deaf #SignLanguage
BSL Act Now! Campaign
@bslactnow
#BSLActNow Campaign led by @bda_deaf - working with everyone for #SignLanguageForAll - successfully got new #BSL Act 2022, we still fight for a stronger BSL Act
Cumbria Deaf Association
@cumbriadeaf
Supporting deaf people in #Cumbria. Provide #BSL interpreters, deaf awareness training, work assessments, social groups, family activities & more 👍
HOW THINGS WORK
@howthingswork_
The Official How Things Work page including Tech, AI & loads more. Also all the best News & Viral content from around the globe.
Helen Jane
@helenan40492896
Albert Thomson
@albertathom59
Dr Katherine Morgan
@katmorgan101
Researcher Development Manager @ResearchersUoN @uniofnottingham engaging academic research with public policy Kimchi kombucha maker/BerneDoodle-Lab-Cat Momma
Linguistic Diversity Collective (LDC)
@uomldc
Linguistic Diversity Collective, based in @UoMSALC at The University of Manchester (@OfficialUoM), researching and championing linguistic diversity.
Edinburgh Deaf Festival
@edindeaffest
Future dates to be announced. Celebrating deaf arts and culture. Brought to you by @deafaction
LGBTQIA+ Interpreter and Translator Network
@lgbtqia_itn
LGBTQIA+ BSL/Eng interpreter/translator network - Sharing LGBTQIA+ work amongst members - [email protected]
BSL Glossary
@bslglossaryssc
BSL Glossary Project - Scottish Sensory Centre @EdinburghUni Teams of BSL linguists and STEM subject specialists gathering existing terms and creating new signs
Darren Aitken
@mraitkenteaches
PGDE(p) student at @MorayHouse | Former CSW for Midlothian Hearing Impaired service | he/him | sign name “The Rock” |
EdSign.Edinburgh
@edsignedinburgh
EdSign is a collaboration between the four Edinburgh-based universities to work together on BSL & Deaf Studies teaching & research initiatives
Tara
@tara_velvet
Leslie J Banks
@leslie_banks1
Scot Gov Ireland
@scotgovireland
The Scottish Government's Innovation and Investment Hub. Representing Scotland's interests in Ireland.
Just Sign
@just_sign_bsli
Leading provider of Language Professional in UK - We provide BSL Interpreters, Electronic Notetaker, Lipspeakers & Deafblind Interpreters. Visit our website.
Trinity Centre for Literary & Cultural Translation
@tclctdublin
Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation brings the best of Irish literature to the world and the best of world literature to readers in Ireland
͜•⌝" (Max Barber)
@maxplbarber
This account is no longer active. Find me on Bluesky at: @barbersteel.bsky.social
Being Her
@beingher1
Being Black, deaf + women is not a problem to us - it’s the perception that is the problem.
InterpretingPathways
@interppathways
Training company run by Sarah Haynes and Elizabeth Gardner. Committed to initial & ongoing development & support of sign language interpreters in the UK & USA
Gordon Hay
@gordonhay007
Deaf & BSL user; Experienced senior executive professional; Chairs - NRCPD & GBDeaflympics Organising Committee.