I support this petition because I feel that its a good move to introduce BSL teaching in all schools in the UK. There is plenty of demand from hearing and HoH...
... introduce BSL teaching in all ... As you are doing a BSL course you are hardly with respect without bias. I read an identical plea on another site, and one...
This petition is only about introducing BSL, not making it compulsory. I feel its a shame the person who started it put something like, oh yeah teach the kids...
<Still over 2500 people have signed it, so the need is out there, deaf awareness or no deaf awareness included> Yes, to me that's the sad part..... no-one...
I find it very sad that deaf awareness isn't taught in schools. I remember when I was 12 and had that thirst for learning. Someone taught me to finger spell, I...
hi donna,meldrew and all, I take it that we're not at odds wth issue of bsl awareness,what we're concerned is that threws no widened awreness of fact that many...
That's part of the issue as you say, on the jobs/support front and other areas nobody is aware of the wider needs, so again, I don't see how teaching CHILDREN...
Hi, While I understand what you are trying to say, however I disagree. I hope you won't mind me disagreeing :) I hope this hardofhearing forum is designed for...
Yes I was on See Hear last year talking about the benefits of going to a deaf school as opposed to some deaf/hoh people who went to a hearing mainstream...
Hi Nick I've been there done that, regarding each to it's own, I started out campaigning on an inclusive basis, got hostility from the signers because I was...
Well, MM that is a pretty appalling experience, but not all BSL'ers are like that. A few years ago I went on a deaf awareness training course with what was at...
Hi, That is interesting. I haven't experience what you had with working / supporting with other deaf organisation. It is sad to hear how they can shun you or...
Hi MM, I was going to reply to your input earlier but got sidetracked (;-) ). Having read the experience you had with those people in the Deaf club I can...
Taking what's available is rather by-passing it a bit ! if you cannot or (do not wish), to use it, each according to their own, choice and ability usually...
Hi MM, I assume you responding to my last post? Good point about the elderly, they may have a hard time learning BSL. Funny that you used the simile about...
People going deaf or near as or gone deaf, will have the skills to fill in blanks a mongolot user of BSL would not be able to,that was the point regarding I...
hi, my name is robert cameron. i am new to this group. i am 27, live in colchester essex. i work as an ICT technician at a local school, i am hard of hearing...
Hi Robert and welcome to HoHUK! Glad you joined. We have discussions online and some of us also meet sometimes. There is a regular meet in London once a month...
Hi there I'm running the london marathon on April 22nd as some of you will know - and i'm raising money for the hearing dogs for the deaf - they are such a...
Can I ask... what Vee-TV programme was that? Or what topic were you talking about? I was on Vee-TV too, about 3 years ago I think (talking about complementary...
wow what a debate - i'm going to be brave and step in.......i think everyone has a valid point. a) I did BSL lessons -so the classes are open to h of h if you...
hey Saffron its great to see you back here ;) that must have been interesting what you had to say: tell us more - the team were nice. er....erm...*blushes* it...
Clue number 1. See message 6972 re Saffrons Radio debut lol. Oh yeah I recognised Darren first time I saw him in the Red Lion from his appearance re: Vee TV...
Thanks Darren. Well, re complementary therapies, the discussion was about whether complementary therapies work and had a place along with modern medicine and...
LOL, I'm a lot more shy than people realise! Erm, LOL Ian... trying to picture you waiting in suspenders (and nylons?)... sorry, I'm in a silly mood this...
