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Story from East Fife Times

Lochgelly man in line to become learner of the year

Bill Jones, who is learning British Sign Language at Lochgelly High School, has come out on top in a regional heat of the Signature Annual Awards scheme and now progresses to the final in London on November 12th.

Story Bracknell Midweek News

Translator for deaf people is praised

A Bracknell woman has been nominated for a national award for her work with deaf people.

Julie Whitaker, who quickly translates speech into text using specialised typing machines, has been shortlisted for an award from charity Signature, formerly known as CACDP, which campaigns for better communication to enable deaf people to have full access to all areas of public life.

Story from Grimsby Telegraph

Trudy's signing up to the word of the Bible

A sign language expert is developing a mobile phone application to bring the word of God to the deaf.

Gwent Police shortlisted for deaf communications award

Gwent Police has been recognised for its efforts toward achieving a society in which Deaf and deafblind people have full access by being shortlisted for a Signature Award.

Senior practitioner shortlisted for national award

Jersey's senior practitioner for deaf and hard of hearing islanders has been short listed for a national award.

Angela Goddard is the island’s only social worker for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Story from Edinburgh Evening News

Sign language expert Billy recognised for his work

Former chef turned sign language expert "by accident", Billy Docherty has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious accolades his profession can give.

Billy Docherty, 38, a transition co-ordinator at Donaldson's School for the Deaf in Linlithgow, is one of four people up for the Joseph Maitland Robinson Award at this year's Signature Annual Awards.

Story from Glasgow Evening Times

Louisa is tipped for top award

Louisa McDaid is in line for a national Signature Award to reward her efforts in trying to achieve a society in which the deaf and deafblind have full access.

Story from Alcester Chronicle

Awards honour for sign centre

An interpreting and training centre specialising in British Sign Language, is celebrating its recent success in the Signature Annual Awards 2010.

Sign Solutions in Old Rectory Lane, Alvechurch, have been shortlisted in three catergories - Learner of the Year, Centre of the Year and Communication Professional of the Year - and will attend the national finals in London in November.

National finalists for deaf communications oscars revealed

People and organisations flying the flag for excellence in deaf communication are a step closer to winning a prestigious award.

Signature, the charity that champions excellence in communication with deaf people, has announced the shortlists for the national categories in the Signature Annual Awards 2010.