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BSL is a visual-gestural language with its own vocabulary, grammar and syntax. For this significant number of UK citizens the announcement is a turning point, yet is only the beginning of a long battle.
It is by no means over. BSL may now have been recognised as an official language by the UK Government, but it still has no force in law. The fight for total inclusion continues. The first step has been taken, but many more need to be made. Total inclusion of BSL as an official language would mean:. BSL is the preferred language of around , people within the UK After a big campaign BSL was finally recognised by the UK government as an official minority language in This has led to increased funding for the needs of the coummunication of people who are Deaf, and an increased awareness of the language which now has a similar status to that of other minority national languages such as Gaelic and Welsh.
SSE is used to support spoken English, especially within schools where children with hearing impairments are learning English grammar along side their signing, or by people who mix mainly with hearing people. Celia is an experienced campaign manager, having worked on local, parliamentary and assembly elections. Alongside this Celia is a diversity and inclusion specialist consultant. Tuesday, 6 July, You may also be interested in.
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