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Hi Megan, Just thought I would send you a quick comment, saying, your not alone. I know several people who prefer BSL to talking because its to the point, there is no small talk to think about, no in between word fillers to think about, so completely understand. hope your journey through BSL helps you in more ways than you can imagine.

Hey, my name is Kim, i run a community interest company called My Mental Wellness UK cic. I have always cared for somebody, my ex, for 20 years, with mental health issues and epilepsy. now, i care for 2 people with mental health issues. all this time, there appeared to be little support. but thats not true. if you ask the right question to the right person at the right time, you find out about a host of different services which could help is lots of ways, so i wrote a website listing all the services which are hidden unless you hunt hard. about 15 years ago, i started learning BSL but life got in the way and i stopped (a friend ran a course teaching via videos), and during a Arts and Crafts session we host, one of the attendees said they were going to learn in Jan (this year) so i thought, why not. it would mean being fully inclusive for as many communities, meaning anybody could come and use our service, with out accessibility issues. So I wrote another website and any deaf pub i hear about, i list it on deaf.mymentalwellness.uk which led on to another website im currently developing, this site, the idea is to match people to other people who sign for example, it lists you and Native BSL Signer by distance, enabling you to meet in a public place giving you practice, and the Native Signer the opportunity to socialize. the Deaf Pub and resources site is free to use and add further pubs and resources, the BSL Practice Partners site is going to be subscription, but no more than the cost of a cup of coffee (My accountant said i cant keep doing stuff for free, so this keeps them happy), notice I say going to be which means at some point but not now.. I just want to give as many communities the opportunity to attend our service if they wish, learning BSL removes a barrier.

I have recently signed up as a volunteer with the RNID for their RNID Near You sessions in Northumberland and want to learn BSL to help with the sessions.

I appreciate this, I have to sign dyslexic and APD so I think this looks right to me!

Hi all, I am learning BSL because, at 28, I have difficulties communicating verbally due to my learning disabilities and deafness. I want to be able to communicate with my family for decades to come, and if I learn BSL, I can teach my fiancé and loved ones. ________________________________________________ My Story ________________________________________________ I was first flagged for struggling with hearing when I was under 10 years old, this was flagged in winter. I passed the hearing tests completely fine (in summer, 6 month waiting list), but my mum noted several ear infections and my "attention span" getting worse in the winter/colder months. When I was 18, I was a lifeguard on duty, struggling through a horrific ear infection in my right ear. I was sent home, but in my wisdom I decided instead to catch a last-minute shift at the local pub, as I was a waitress too and needed the income- unfortunately. I passed out and smashed my head into the wash station in the kitchen. Both eardrums perforated. I was completely deaf during college for 6 months. I regained my hearing after I failed all my A-Levels (I struggled to learn and revise whilst temporarily deaf) and got kicked out of college. I then got sent to Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke to do a BTEC ICT Course, which flagged me for learning difficulties (I got diagnosed with Dyslexia). They supported me amazingly, and I ended up passing with D*'s. Went off to the University of Southampton to do Computing, where I got flagged again for other learning difficulties; it took, unfortunately, 3 years later, when I was 23 years old, to be diagnosed with mild-moderate hearing loss. Whilst at uni, I had a lot of vertigo attacks and headaches; my balance went out the window. After working for 5 years in IT Support, I got my final diagnosis for ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder and Meniere's Disease. I found out that weather impacts Meniere's Disease, which is why I seemed to have hearing difficulties more in winter/autumn but got better in Summer/Spring. I got a lovely Sound Support Dog during this time at work that supports me at home! She's called Ocean and is a very sassy smart Cockerpoo. ______________________________________________________ TLDR ______________________________________________________ Age: 28 Learning Difficulties: Dyslexia, ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Deafness: Mild in left, Moderate in Right Conditions: Meniere's Disease

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Hey folks, I'm Katherine also known online as YoshiStrawbz. I got told a few months ago I was profoundly deaf, turns out the audiologist might have been wrong getting a second opinion but with my pip I signed up for BSL Level 1 Course. I am dyslexic, ADHD, got Auditory Processing Disorders and moderate still to be confirmed profound hearing loss. So far I have learnt: My age is.. My name is... I live... I have a dog called... Basic greetings Basic fingerspelling (dyslexia causes a struggle ngl) Basic questions etc Help how? Live where? Name what? Colors Pets/Animals Basic numbers Nice to meet you all! I am loving the fingerspelling activity :)

Signature Level 6 Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting - BSL/English Part 1 – January 2027 Intake Finished your BSL Level 6 and ready to take the next step? Our BSL Interpreting Diploma, accredited by Signature, offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career. Part 1 - Includes 5 assessments, focusing both theoretical and practical elements. Part 2 - Includes 12 assessments, including both internally and externally assessed components. Both parts are sold separately, and you must book each part individually. What makes our course different? The course is led by Remark!, a Deaf-led organisation and our aim will be to deliver highly proficient interpreters. We have several international experts who will deliver guest lectures. The course will primarily be delivered through BSL. Progression in the course: First year – Part 1: upon successful completion you will be able to register as a Trainee Sign Language Interpreter (TSLI). Second year – Part 2: develop your skills towards the Level 6 qualification in BSL/English Interpreting, upon successful completion of all assessments, you will be able to register with the NRCPD as a Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI) and celebrate here at Remark! with a graduation party. Course Teachers Andy van Niekerk, Annie O’Shea (PGCHE, RSLI, CAVA) and guest teachers, including Professor Vermeerbergen from KU Leuven University in Belgium, and Debra Russel, honorary president of the World Association for Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). Assessment and Interview Day Friday 17th July 2026 at Remark!. Alternatively, interviews can be facilitated via MS Teams on different dates if necessary. Contact us now to book your interview. £115, non-refundable deposit is required to book a spot for the Interview. This is not returned in the event you are not offered a place on the course, but written feedback will be given. The times for the course will be 10am – 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays at Remark!, 18 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7SU. Our nearest stations are Farringdon and Chancery Lane. Alternatively, we are 20-minute walk from Kings Cross Station. We are also located next to a regular bus service which carries you to central train stations including Waterloo, Euston, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, and Kings Cross and St Pancras Intl. Course start date (please see www.remark.uk.com/interpreter-course for all preliminary dates): Fees Part 1 - £3,495 Part 2 - £3,895 Payment plans are available. All costs inclusive of VAT and Signature assessment fees. For full details, including information on Part 2, please visit our website: www.remark.uk.com/interpreter-course If you would like to apply for the interview day, please contact [email protected]

Just added a deaf pub in hartlebury to my website. they run on the 3rd monday of the month, if you view my website, dont forget to change the duration to at least a month to display this meetup.

Hi, ok, so the Goose hosts a D/deaf Pub, which appears to be a Thursday Evening (I'll put more info on my website when they approve my FB Joining). I highly recomment D/deaf Pubs and Clubs to attend, because you get to see BSL in the real world, where as other students will sign how the tutor has taught them and (in my case) not all tutors sign the same way, so real life experience can be a huge bonus. (check out the website, just added the goose deaf pub info at deaf.mymentalwellness.uk)

Hi. erm... so, the deaf.mymentalwellness.uk page, you dont have to log in for that, it should give you two buttons, pressing the deaf pub / resources will take you to deaf.mymentalwellness.uk/events.php This is up and running, I have 30 venues listed, adding more when I get time. The bsl.mymentalwellness.uk page, im having to put in security measures for that page. This one you will have to log in, so the system can remember you and give you a distance based on postcodes. It will also have a block function as advised by my legal guys. The idea is to bring students L1/2/3/4/5/6 together with Native BSL Signers which will provide practice opportunities for the student, and social activities (Meetup for coffee) for the D/deaf person. If your interested in helping test and give feedback, please message me privately and ill give you instructions on how to access the page. Thanks Kim

Hi again do you know of any body in the Midlands that would like a BSL Buddy. Kate xxxxxxx

I could not find this "...Deaf Pub listings at deaf.mymentalwellness.uk..." Do I have to sign in ?

Hi Kim, i'll be interested. I have posted a need for a BSL buddie, and the location/distance is an important part of being a buddie. I think we all need it to be convenient to meet and practice.

I wear a BAHA for my moderate to severe unilateral and I would like to be able to communicate in bel because it feels easier.

I'm a 13 year old girl with moderate to severe unilateral deafness, I currently wear a BAHA on a headband and I want to get the implant and I have recently started learning BSL. I know that my hearing loss is quite low but I still really want to be involved in the Deaf/HoH community but I have no idea how.

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Hey Guys, Im in the middle of writing a Practice Partners webpage, which matches you by distance, would you be interested in this? meanwhile, you can always check out the Deaf Pub listings at deaf.mymentalwellness.uk The site was originally intended to list unknown Mental Health services, but as time progressed, I started BSL 1, which was completed 3 weeks ago (having to resit 102 on the 9th June!!). so I am also looking for practice buddys. Check out the above website and... well, hope it helps. Kim

Hi, my name is Jasmine I am learning BSL for my bsc social work course at university

Hi my name is Callie and I’m learning BSL for my DofE

hi Kate, alas Wolverhampton is too far for me, Kingston is 140 miles away

My name is Martha and want to learn sign language as I hope to work in charity work. I would also like to learn so I can communicate better and support inclusion in whatever I do. I really enjoy learning and even though I am finding it a bit tricky I find it very rewarding!

I am learning to help non verbal children and to help get a better understanding.

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Hi! my e-mail address is [email protected]