Signature is excited to announce that in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society we have created limited edition FREE British Sign Language (BSL) and deaf awareness tips flashcards to support and engage learners and their families when practising BSL.
Signature and the National Deaf Children’s Society have worked together to create flashcards to help children practise BSL, alongside their family and friends. By creating this portable resource, we hope to encourage more people to learn some BSL, helping to build a more inclusive society where deaf children and their friends and family can communicate confidently and be better understood in everyday life.
As well as these useful visual aids, we have provided 10 deaf awareness tips to help build confidence and communication skills. Deaf awareness is important all year round, and learning together as a family or with friends can help create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
The flashcards are all hand illustrated and the vocabulary shown cover a range of topics in BSL, including:
- Everyday life
- Feelings
- Colours
- Food and drink
- Greetings
- Family
- Friends
The flashcards, which come with both illustrations and links to videos for each sign, make it easy for people to practise vocabulary whenever they like and share learning with family and friends at home or school.
Order your free limited-edition flashcards HERE
Who are Signature?
Signature is the leading awarding body for British Sign Language qualifications. With over 44 years’ experience, we are proud to have supported more than 600,000 people to learn BSL.
As well as supporting learners of all ages, we have enabled thousands of schools across the UK to deliver BSL to their classroom, using our free programme of study, The School of Signs. With 20 lessons on the site, alongside homework resources, activities and vocabulary, there is something to engage every learner in the classroom.
Lindsay Foster, Executive Director for Signature said: “We are proud to partner with the National Deaf Children’s Society to create limited edition BSL flashcards. This is the start of an exciting partnership to provide accessible and engaging resources to families and learners across the UK.”
Who are the National Deaf Children’s Society?
The National Deaf Children’s Society is the charity for deaf children with any level of hearing loss.
They are here for deaf children and everyone who cares about them. Whatever the question or challenge, they help find a way through.
They empower families to connect and drive change in their communities, and campaign to make sure deaf children get the support they need. They lead the way, sharing insight and knowledge in the UK and internationally.
They believe nothing should hold deaf children back.
George Crockford, CEO of the National Deaf Children’s Society said:
Find out more at ndcs.org.uk.
For advice and support, contact our Helpline at ndcs.org.uk/helpline or call 0808 800 8880