Celebrating UK BSL Day

National BSL Day is celebrated every year on April 28th to mark the anniversary of the British Sign Language Act 2022. This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating British Sign Language (BSL), its rich history, and the vibrant Deaf community that uses it daily.

BSL is more than just a language; it's a culture and a way of life. It represents a call for greater accessibility and inclusion for the Deaf community. The British Sign Language Act 2022 was a significant milestone, acknowledging BSL as an official language and promoting its use in public services and institutions.

Literacy and the Deaf community

Research has shown that the Deaf community often have lower literacy levels than there counterparts (for many different reasons) and this can have a significant impact on their lives.

CHANGE: Making Information Accessible

At CHANGE, we are committed to creating easy read information that supports people for whom English is a second language. Our work ensures that everyone has access to vital information that is of a high quality, is accessible and inclusive. This aligns perfectly with the spirit of National BSL Day, as both initiatives strive for greater accessibility and inclusion.

By providing easy-read materials, CHANGE helps bridge the gap for non-native English speakers, making it easier to have autonomy and choice.

Looking Ahead

While National BSL Day is a time to celebrate progress, it also serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done to achieve full equality and visibility for the Deaf community.

How CHANGE can help you make information accessible

We have over 25 years of experience helping clients to provide information to diverse audiences who struggle with standard communications.

Our expert team of experienced designers create clear, engaging, and inclusive Easy Read communications that adhere to your brand guidelines and meet your high standards.
Subscribing to our Easy Read Image Bank gives you access to a template, guide, video tutorials, and over 2000 hand-drawn high quality images showcasing a diverse and inclusive range of people, enabling you to create your own high quality easy read content.
Our lived experience team of people with learning disabilities provide quality assurance through accessible review.
Our experienced trainers deliver training on accessible information, easy read creation and learning disability awareness, co-delivered by a person with a learning disability.
Access our free resources, including our guide on How to Make Information Accessible.

To find out more about how we can help you make your content more accessible, call us, email [email protected] or fill out the form below..

Celebrating UK BSL Day

Literacy and the Deaf community

CHANGE: Making Information Accessible

Looking Ahead

How CHANGE can help you make information accessible

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