Sign language interpreting service expands

First anniversary of video call service for Deaf people.

Online British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting service contactSCOTLAND is celebrating its first anniversary by expanding into the third sector.

The Scottish Government-funded service, which allows Deaf people across Scotland to contact public sector services using sign language, is being extended to community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and individual volunteers.

This project is unique in the UK and is the first nationally funded public sector Video Relay Service (VRS).

Read the Scottish Government’s news release here <<< (opens in new window)

BSL Video & Full Executive Summary available >> here