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The British Deaf Association (BDA)

October 5, 2009 03 Links, BSL/Sign Language, Deaf People & Deaf Culture, Education, Government & Politics, Partners and Supporters No Comments

The British Deaf Association (BDA) (http://bda.org.uk) is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. It represents the Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by British Sign Language (BSL). There is a great deal of information on the BDA’s website, much of it in BSL as well as English. BDA Scotland has its own Committee (http://bda.org.uk/Scotland-i-59.html) and an office in Glasgow. The BDA is an advisory partner to BSL:UPTAKE.

Scottish Sensory Centre Resource Library

October 5, 2009 03 Links, BSL/Sign Language, Education, Health & Social Care No Comments

The Scottish Sensory Centre (http://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/home.html) is based at the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. The Scottish Sensory Centre Resource Library (http://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/library/about.html) specialises in books, periodicals, videos and other educational resources which deal with sensory impairment and related issues. Offering an up-to-date collection of over 3,000 items, anyone working in or interested in sensory impairment will find the library an invaluable resource. The Library Manager can conduct specialist information searches and is always happy to advise. For the convenience of those who cannot visit the library, a postal service is available. This service is subsidised by the library, and books and videos may be sent anywhere in the UK. There are introductions in BSL to the Scottish Sensory Centre and the Scottish Sensory Centre Resource Library on the website. The University of Edinburgh is an advisory partner to BSL:UPTAKE.

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)

October 5, 2009 03 Links, Education, Health & Social Care, Legal Issues and the Justice System No Comments

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) (www.ndcs.org.uk) is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. It represents the interests and campaigns for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth until they lead independent lives. The NDCS website is the most comprehensive online source of information about deaf children and their education in the UK. Some of the introductory sections are also presented in BSL. NDCS Scotland (http://www.ndcs.org.uk/family_support/support_in_your_area/scotland) has an office in Glasgow and a team including Family Officers, a Policy and Campaigns Officer and a BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Officer.