Deaf and deafblind people, who use British Sign Language, are to have video access to online interpreters so they can speak to anyone they need 24/7. In a statement (BSL version below) Minister @haughey_clare welcomed…
Users of contactSCOTLAND-BSL can now contact any service or person! Previously callers were limited to calling any public body or third sector/voluntary organisation - this in itself was ground-breaking, however access has now moved one…
contactSCOTLAND-BSL are delighted to now provide the service on a 24/7, 365 days basis. This brings equity and equality one step closer. https://vimeo.com/339394979
Access to Sign Language Interpreting Video Relay Service for Deafblind Sign Language Users [ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"] Press release in BSL https://vimeo.com/287273039 Watch Debra use contactSCOTLAND-BSL as the first deafblind BSL user accessing the video relay…
To mark Deaf Awareness Week, 14th - 20th May, we have uploaded our NHS 24 video clip. This short video highlights the process and what type of calls can be made to NHS 24. NHS…
Unions can now be contacted through contactSCOTLAND-BSL. Unions, as non-profit and non-governmental-organisations fall within the 'third sector' category for calls to be made through contactSCOTLAND-BSL. This also includes the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC). If you need to…
https://vimeo.com/265571112 Update for users of contactSCOTLAND-BSL You can now have an extension number at the end of our number: 0131 510 4555 Ext ???? We have cards available for you to pass to public bodies…
We have just updated our web page aimed at providing information for National & Local BSL Plans “The BSL National Plan has ten long-term goals. These goals represent our collective ambition for BSL in Scotland.”…
Have a look at our short video on how to contact NHS 24 using contactSCOTLAND-BSL Remember we are open from 8.00am to 12 midnight everyday including bank/public holidays https://vimeo.com/256780230
Many thanks to Glasgow Life @glasgowlife for the warm welcome (and coffee) at Kelvin Grove to present demonstration of contactSCOTLAND-BSL to senior managers - good to see public services embracing VRS as one form of access. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk
