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I am learning BSL as a mortgage broker with a niece and great nephew who are both hearing impaired. This has opened my eyes to how accessibility is such a problem in the UK for those that are deaf or hearing impaired. I intend to learn BSL in order to be able to remotely provide accessible mortgage and insurance advice for all. I will also enjoy being able to communicate with my niece and nephew in BSL. I am also teaching my children as I learn too and they are loving it so far! I'd be grateful and interested to hear about anyone who would find BSL a useful language to be able to communicate in when getting financial advice. Has it been something you have heard of before? Do you think there are lots of people that will find it useful? It's going to be a lot to learn before I am fluent so I'm hoping my clients know that I am trying my best to learn it quickly and accurately!

This is awesome Rachelle well done and hope your journey is going well so far

Hi , I'm learning BSL because about 2 years ago I met a deaf friend working as a steward at GTFC and discovered very quickly that BSL is a very useful skill to have and will enable me to communicate with the deaf community, this lead me to try and teach myself which went well to begin with but over the last 2 years Im a long way from where i would have been if Id had a coach or a course to follow. I dont have anyone that I see on a regular basis that sign so Im hoping this forum and chat rooms will be able to give me the hands on practice Im going to need. Looking forward to speeding up my journey.