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BSL Recognition: Tender to Improve Access & Demand for BSL
Posted: May 9th, 2008, 1:07pm BST
Following the meeting with the Prime Minister in February, the Department for Children Schools and Families are planning to announce the publication of a tender for a project to improve access to and demand for BSL. The relevant DCSF page by Lord Adonis can be found here, and the direct link to the document is here [Word] (the link on their website does not work). British Sign Language. I recognise the importance placed on British Sign Language by many in the deaf community and their desire to make sure it thrives as a language. Malcolm Bruce MP, the Chair of the APPG on Deafness, has been campaigning for legislation on ... -
Photo Friday: Mary Hare Grammar School
Posted: May 9th, 2008, 1:05am BST
We've not done a Photo Friday for a while, but thought we'd do a Photo Friday Special: This photo was taken at Mary Hare Grammar School, presumably early 1990s. Does anyone know the exact date? Does anyone recognise who's in the photo? ::evil laugh:: Photo credit: BBC Stills Archive... -
BBC Vision Celebrates 100% Subtitling
Posted: May 9th, 2008, 1:04am BST
The BBC says it has now reached a 100% subtitling target in respect of television: BBC Vision has confirmed that it has reached its target of subtitling 100% of programs on its main channels - BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBeebies, CBBC and BBC News. Deaf and hard of hearing people will now be able to fully enjoy the complete range of BBC television programs on these networks. This is good news, and the hard work of campaigners, especially that of the Deaf Broadcasting Council spanning over decades. Historical Context A public commitment for 100% television subtitling output came in 1999, from a road that started in 1979: In 1979, a documentary about ...