BSL/English interpreters

25-06-2020

BSL/English Interpreters

BSL/English Interpreters Click for BSL Video What is a BSL interpreter? A British Sign Language interpreter (BSL interpreter) converts sign language into spoken English for hearing people, and converts spoken English into British Sign Language for deaf people. How can a BSL interpreter help? We know how important it is to get the right BSL interpreter for the job. Deaf ...

BSL video production

BSL Video Production

BSL video production Click for BSL Video As the only deaf-led BSL video translation and production service in Scotland - with experience working with clients from the public, private and voluntary sectors - we are ideally placed to help you make your organisation’s information accessible to all deaf people. Together, we can ensure you meet the statutory obligations of the ...

Deaf Awareness courses

08-06-2020

Deaf Awareness

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Deaf awareness courses Click for BSL Video Deaf awareness training for employers How deaf friendly is your organisation? Deaf Action offers deaf awareness training courses to help employers support their deaf and hard of hearing staff. Our training courses can help businesses become deaf aware, inclusive and accessible for deaf employees. Our courses are designed to help employers get the ...

Lipreading courses

Lipreading

Lipreading courses Click for BSL Video Do you have to ask people to repeat what they say, need to turn up the volume on your TV, or find it difficult to follow conversations in a group? Whatever your degree of deafness, give our lipreading courses a try. Who are lipreading courses for? Deaf Action lipreading courses are tailored for adults ...

British Sign Language courses

BSL Courses

British Sign Language courses Click for BSL Video Our British Sign Language courses, or ‘BSL courses’, are taught by qualified tutors and are ideal for anybody who's interested in learning or further developing their signing skills. What BSL courses are offered? We offer a comprehensive scale of courses, ranging through: BSL taster course Introduction to BSL BSL Level 1 BSL Level 2 BSL ...

Befriending service

Befriending Service

Befriending service Click for BSL Video Meet deaf friends in Scotland Need to chat? We know how lonely it can feel at any age which is why at Deaf Action, we have a Befriending Service to allow deaf and hard of hearing people to meet people anywhere in Scotland. If you or someone you know could do with a friendly ...