Yorkshire’s Going Back To School To Learn British Sign Language

Aug. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Adults and young people of Yorkshire are going ‘back to school’ by enrolling onto British Sign Language (BSL) courses this summer.

Enrolment has started at Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People where the public can build upon their existing communicative skills and develop a deeper understanding of the Deaf community through a series of taught courses.

With around 1000 Deaf people currently living in the region and using BSL as their first language, enrolment on one of the Society’s courses will ensure that you can communicate with everyone equally and effectively.

Jonathan Field, strategic development manager at Leeds Society’s interpreting service, said: “Learning BSL is exciting and opens up a whole new world of communication. Our courses really are second-to-none, taught by some of the best tutors in the area.

“Whether you are a complete beginner or nearly fluent our courses can have you signing in no time.”

“Our courses are also perfect for those who wish to learn as a hobby or purely to develop a new skill. BSL is a very fulfilling language to learn and Deaf people appreciate any attempt to communicate, even if it is just a few signs.”

There are courses to suit all abilities and experience, ranging from short beginner and taster courses, right through to levels 1, 2 and 3 in BSL.

Last date for enrolment is 14th September.

Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People is a small registered charity that exists to offer practical solutions to Deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired and Deafblind people of all ages. One of its main aims is to help people feel less isolated by their sensory loss and to help them develop the confidence and skills to integrate more easily into the wider community.

To find out more about the courses available with Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People, contact Jonathan Field on 0113 243 8328, or visit http://www.leedsdeafandblind.org.uk

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Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People offers support and advice to people in the UK who live with a hearing or visual impairment or learning disabilities. With services for all age ranges, the Society is a vibrant place to meet up with friends and relax.