SQA Introduction to BSL (SCQF level 3)

26-06-2020

BSL Courses

SQA Introduction to BSL (SCQF level 3) Click for BSL Video Time to experience something new? The SQA Introduction to British Sign Language is the perfect place to start. As well as developing a solid foundation of sign language, you will also learn about deaf culture and community. Course objectives Produce personal information for users of British Sign Language Respond ...
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BSL taster course in-person

BSL Courses

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BSL taster course in-person Click for BSL Video Want to have fun and try something new? Our Taster Course is the perfect start to British Sign Language (BSL) for those who are not ready to commit to a full SQA course or just want to learn some basics for fun! Our courses are all taught by qualified deaf tutors, so ...
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Counselling, wellbeing and health support

BSL Health & Wellbeing Support

Counselling, health and wellbeing support BSL Video Here for you We offer mental health counselling, health advice workshops and wellbeing support, because we know how difficult it can be to look after your mind and body. You might be feeling lonely, anxious, frustrated, or maybe you are feeling worried about your finances or work.  Our Wellbeing Service for deaf people ...
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Lipspeakers

25-06-2020

Communication & Interpretation Agency

Lipspeakers Lipspeakers work with deafened and hard of hearing people - most commonly those who have become hard of hearing or deafened after acquiring spoken language and have a good level of English. What is lipreading? Lipreading is a learned skill and as such will not be suitable for all deafened or hard of hearing people. Most people that lipread will ...
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Electronic notetakers

Communication & Interpretation Agency

Electronic Notetakers Click for BSL Video We understand how challenging it can be for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to take notes themselves when trying to focus on what is being said. Deaf Action Electronic Notetakers (ENT) are communication professionals and can summarise spoken English into accurate electronic notes. Who can use an Electronic Notetaker? Electronic Notetakers offer communication support ...
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Communication support workers

Communication & Interpretation Agency

Communication Support Workers Click for BSL Video Our Communication Support Workers (CSWs) are used to facilitate communication in lectures, workshops, and seminars so that Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have the same access to further education as their hearing peers. You may choose to use them for notetaking or translating information. All CSWs registered with us have been interviewed ...
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Communication & interpreting agency

Communication & Interpretation Agency

Communication & interpreting agency Click for BSL Video Empowering communication Deaf Action offers a range of high-quality communication support, including BSL sign language interpreters, because deaf people have the right to represent themselves, direct their own lives, and receive accurate information from both deaf and hearing people. We will help you find the service that best suits your needs, including ...
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BSL/English interpreters

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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