Beyond Booking a BSL Interpreter | Accessible Healthcare
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What Accessible Healthcare Really Means for Deaf Patients
When a Deaf patient asks for a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for a healthcare appointment, arranging one can sometimes be treated as the end of the accessibility process.
You booked a BSL interpreter. But did anyone know?
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Accessibility Oversights 001: Because Accessibility Does not Begin on Event Day
Picture the scene.
The venue is ready. The speakers have arrived. The presentation slides have been checked, the microphones are working and the British Sign Language interpreter is in position.
National BSL Day: Recognition Was the Start. Access Must Be the Standard
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Each year, National BSL Day celebrates British Sign Language and raises awareness of its importance as a language used by Deaf people across the UK.
Established by the British Deaf Association, National BSL Day marks the anniversary of the British Sign Language Act being passed by the UK Parliament on 28 April 2022, recognising British Sign Language as an indigenous language of Great Britain. It also honours decades of campaigning by Deaf people and Deaf-led organisations whose work helped secure this recognition and strengthen the status of BSL across the UK.
How to Make Your Hybrid Event Accessible with Remote Interpreting
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Hybrid events are here to stay. Whether it’s a business conference, public consultation, or training seminar, organisers are increasingly blending in-person and online audiences. But with this opportunity comes a challenge: how do you make a hybrid event truly accessible for everyone?
The answer lies in remote interpreting, ensuring Deaf and hard of hearing participants can engage fully whether they’re in the room or joining virtually.