NEWS FOR OCTOBER 2013





Minister for Disabled People reveals communication support review
Added 25 Oct 2013
Mike Penning the newly appointed Minister for Disabled People announced an internal review of the access to communication support for deaf and hard of hearing people, at a meeting attended by Signature earlier in the week.



Signature raises communication support campaign with new Minister for Disabled People
Added 23 Oct 2013
Signature aims to bring our joint campaign for improved communication and language support for deaf people to the attention of the Minister for Disabled People, Mike Penning, at our meeting with him today.



Ofcom's response is a step towards improving the viewing experiences of deaf people
Added 16 Oct 2013
Ofcom has introduced new reporting measures to assess the quality of live subtitles as a result of Signature's recommendations. This follows our response to their consultation Measuring the Quality of Live TV Subtitles, earlier in the year.

MP drop-in event to raise awareness of communication and language support
Added 15 Oct 2013
In collaboration with deaf sector colleagues, including the Brtisih Deaf Association, we have arranged a drop in event for MPs to raise awareness of the need for improved communication and language support for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people.








Lily-Rose is selected to design her very own Onesie
Added 02 Oct 2013
On Monday 30 September, the lucky winner of our Win a Onesie competition was selected at random. Congratulations to Lily-Rose Fancourt who completed our Learner Survey, she will receive a £150 voucher to use at The All-in-One Company. Lily-Rose, who is from Essex, will have the opportunity to design and personalise her very own Onesie.