Listen to the biggest priorities for improving accessibility for BSL users in the UK following the Parliament debate on #BSLWeek #SLW2025

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#BritishSignLanguage #DeafAccessibility @bda.org.uk @sensecharity.bsky.social @signhealth.bsky.social @campaignfdj.bsky.social

A-Z Alphabet in the Street - David Ellington David Ellington, 1000 Tiny Fun Palaces British Sign Language (BSL) Learn alphabet A-Z with sign objects

To mark #SignLanguageWeek, check out this video by director @davidellington.bsky.social that Fun Palaces commissioned a few years ago: A-Z Alphabet in the Street.
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We’re so excited to have 300+ amazing young advocates here in DC to lobby their members of Congress to protect food assistance and healthcare!

#lovethyneighbor #SLW2025

To round off #SignLanguageWeek we were thrilled to host @baggyshanker.bsky.social and @catherineatkinson.bsky.social at Derby Deaf Club. We discussed ambulance services, dentistry, Access to Work and more.

#WhereIsOurAccess #SLW2025

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To mark Sign Language Week and World Poetry Day, we had to mention the inspirational Dorothy “Dot” Miles 🌟
She was regarded as the pioneer of BSL poetry.
You can watch one of her poems here https://f.mtr.cool/qgufvgmfqo
#DeafCommunity #SignLanguageWeek #WorldPoetryDay #SLW2025

DCAL staff wish you a Happy Sign Language Week! 💙🤟 #SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek

Sign Language Week, 17 - 23 March

9 in 10 deaf children are born to hearing parents who may have no knowledge of sign language. We support the BDA's campaign for access to British Sign Language for deaf children and their families. Join them by adding your handprint to their petition #BSLInOurHands

90% deaf children are born to hearing parents with no access to any sign language. Take part this week by supporting BDA's campaign for free access to sign language for deaf children and their families. Add your handprint to the petition #BSLInOurHands 
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek

A BSL translator in front of a screen which says "Fitter Better Sooner"

This week is #SignLanguageWeek.

We offer #BSL translations for our patient information resources including #FitterBetterSooner and resources for children.

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#deafcommunity @bda.org.uk #britishsignlanguage @cpoc.bsky.social #SLW2025

Today at the Houses of Parliament, we’re inviting MPs to learn about BSL & Deaf culture. Later, for the first time, Parliament will debate BSL as a language, not just access to services. A major moment for BSL during #SLW2025. We look forward to real progress.

🔗 signlanguageweek.org.uk

#SLW2025

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True listening goes beyond sound. Sign language teaches us to see, respect, and value diverse ways of connecting. This Sign Language Week, let’s listen with our eyes, hearts, and minds. Because every gesture holds meaning. #TeachTheWorldToListen #SLW2025 #MoreThanALanguage

Thank you MP @thurrockjen.bsky.social for highlighting the work of SignHealth and the barriers for deaf people accessing GP appointments in today's British Sign Language Week debate in Westminster.
#StillSickOfIt #WhereIsOurAccess #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025

For #SignLanguageWeek, we’re revisiting a previous lay summary on language impairments in sign development. Do these impairments depend on modality, or are they broader linguistic deficits? Watch Clive Mason interview Bencie Woll to find out! #SLW2025 youtu.be/qwJv-fpK17U

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#SignLanguageWeek25 was celebrated at the John Denmark Unit today with a social event involving Higher and Lower card game, sign choir, basketball and cheesecake. Expressing pride, belonging and community with our successful and attended (15) strong group activities @GMMH_NHS #OT #slw2025

British Sign Language Courses. Details on each of our courses from Introduction to BSL to Level 6. More information on our website https://deafunity.org/learn-british-sign-language-bsl/

Are you inspired by Sign Language Week and want to learn BSL with us? Learning from an experienced deaf tutor you will get a deep understanding of the language, history and culture. Our next courses start in April, get in touch to secure your place! 
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek

As part of Sign Language Week, we’re revisiting our lay summary on BSL indicating verbs! Findings suggest these verbs blend morphemic and gestural elements, with modification influenced by factors like constructed action. #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwV...

A reminder that we still have a long way to go…

#BSL #SignLanguageWeek #RaiseAwareness #SLW2025 #LanguageRights #HealthEquity

Sign language week 17 - 23 march

Sign Language isn't universal, there's more than 300 different sign languages around the world. Sign Language is also regional. For example, in BSL, research found over 17 variations of the sign for "purple"!

Did you know sign language isn't universal?
There's more than 300 different sign languages around the world.
It is also regional. In BSL there's around 17 variations of the sign for "purple"!
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek

We are proud to join the British Deaf Association in recognising BSL as a place of belonging!

#SLW2025 #SORD #UoM #UniversityofManchester @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @nmswresearch.bsky.social

British Sign Language (BSL) is not universal, but it is legally recognized and used by thousands in the UK. It differs from Makaton and requires years of training to interpret. Each country has its own signed language. Share more facts in the comments! #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025

Join us in celebrating Sign Language Week UK from 18th to 24th March! Let's raise awareness and promote the use of British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language. #SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek"

Sign Language Week 17 - 23 March

British Sign Language was recognised as a language in its own right on 18 March 2003. It is used by approximately 151,000 people. BSL is not signed English, it is a separate language with its own grammatical structure and syntax.

This week is Sign Language Week! 🎉
Do you know why? 
British Sign Language is used by 151,000 people. It was recognised as a language in its own right on 18 March 2003. This week celebrates and spreads awareness of BSL and ISL (Irish Sign Language). 
#SLW2025 #SignLanguageWeek

It's Sign Language Week 🎉

This week, we celebrate British Sign Language and the Deaf community.

Check out this fingerspelling chart to start learning! More Sign Language resources are available here: www.signature.org.uk/sign-languag...

#SignLanguageWeek #BSL #SLW2025 #BritishSignLanguage

Did you know that City Lit has supported Deaf people since 1919? Starting with lipreading classes for WWI soldiers, now a leading Centre for #DeafEducation.

View our courses: citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...

#SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025 #BritishSignLanguage #DeafEducation #DeafCommunity

Happy #SignLanguageWeek ! 🙌🏽 #SLW2025

Happy Sign Language Week! 🎉

Sign Language is more than words—it’s culture, history & belonging.

Get involved:
🔹 Go Blue! Fundraise with our pack: signlanguageweek.org.uk
🔹 Donate to Loss to Found & support deaf children
🔹 Share your story with #SLW2025

It's #SignLanguageWeek. Deaf parents often have additional problems with communication when in hospital with their child.

Would you know how to communicate with a Deaf parent or patient?

Find out more here ➡️ signlanguageweek.org.uk

@bda.org.uk #SLW2025

Sign Language Week - Signature Sign Language Week will be running from 14th - 20th March 2022 - Sign Language Week is celebrated each year in March.

It's British Sign Language (BSL) Week

The campaign from the British Deaf Association raises awareness, challenges discrimination & celebrates BSL which was formally acknowledged as a language in the UK on the 18 Mar 2003

#slw2025 #equalrights

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🌟 Sign Language Week 2025 is here! 🌟 Celebrate BSL – more than a language, its culture, community & belonging. Join us in raising awareness and recognising the importance of BSL in society! 👐💙 #SignLanguageWeek #SLW2025

Home SLW 2025 - Sign Language Week 17 - 23 March 2025Sign Language Week More than a language: culture, community and belonging Sign Language Week is a flagship awareness week for British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language, celebrated every year in March to commemorate the first time BSL was acknowledged as a language in its own right by the UK Government

signlanguageweek.org.uk

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Sign Language Week is taking place from 17-23 March! If you're planning a fundraising event, we’ve put together a fundraising pack filled with creative ideas, decorations, and activities to set you up for success.

Download your pack and learn how to get involved at signlanguageweek.org.uk

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