BBC

'Everyone should learn basic sign language'

The chief executive of a charity for people with hearing impairments says everyone should learn some basic sign language. Jenni Dawkins from Deafconnect, external, in Northampton, believes people who ...
BBC

See Hear returns alongside a range of exciting new programming and innovative digital content showcasing British Sign Language (BSL) across the BBC

The BBC’s flagship programme for the Deaf community returns in April alongside a breadth of new content showcasing BSL British Sign Language is an essential part of the UK’s cultural and linguistic ...
The Mirror

Neighbours learn sign language to help deaf girl go trick or treating for first time

Big-hearted neighbours of a six-year-old deaf girl have rallied together so she can trick or treat for the first time. Ada Hawkes was diagnosed as profoundly deaf aged 18 months and British Sign ...
The Conversation

How British Sign Language developed its own dialects

Adam Schembri receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Australian Research Council. Kearsy Cormier receives funding from Economic and Social Research Council, Arts and ...