NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2013

Text Relay Service - your opinion

Added 20 Dec 2013

You may be aware that changes to text relay services are planned from 18 April 2014. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, want to find out about the experiences of text relay users both now and after the changes are made in April, so that they can establish whether the changes lead to a better quality service.

External statement

Added 19 Dec 2013

After almost 5 years as Communications Manager (Scotland), based in our Glasgow Office, Doug Bradley will leave Signature on 27 December. Following a review of the staff team, Doug has chosen to pursue new challenges elsewhere.

Deaf people let down by lack of standards

Added 13 Dec 2013

Thamsanqa Jantjie's 'apparent' interpretations of speeches given during the Nelson Mandela memorial have caused uproar within the international deaf community.

While we support the statements of those in the wider deaf sector, Signature and NRCPD believe the most saddening element is the fact that millions of deaf people worldwide have been so badly let down.

Signature to discuss access to transport for deaf people

Added 09 Dec 2013

We have a meeting tomorrow with Mary Creagh the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport to discuss making transport more accessible for deaf people.

Get ready for Christmas with Signature BSL Homework

Added 04 Dec 2013

With only 21 sleeps to go until the big day why not take a look at our FREE BSL Homework Christmas page.

Share your sweet mince pies with Signature

Added 03 Dec 2013

We would like to wish you best wishes for the holiday season. As the weather turns colder there is nothing more comforting than a lovely, warm sweet mince pie.