Let's Sign for Work: BSL Guide for Service Providers - Softcover

Smith, Cath

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954238400 ISBN 13: 9780954238407

Publisher: Co-Sign Communications, 2003

Synopsis

An attractive and easily accessible comb-bound book with 170 well chosen and fully illustrated signs suitable for employment and other service settings. An ideal accompaniment to Deaf Awareness and Communication Tactics training for all those who provide services that bring contact with Deaf people.

About this title

Review

.....I found it captivating... we are introduced to a real language in ways that do not compromise it.... -- Times Educational Supplement Curriculum Special 26th October 2001

...The pictures of the signs are clear and show facial expressions as well as the movements involved in the signs... -- TALK the magazine of the National Deaf Children's Society Issue 181 July/August 2001

A package arrived for me which immediately grabbed my attention, as did the bright colourful, friendly looking contents inside.... -- British Deaf News June 2001

From the Publisher

BSL was formally recognised by the Government on 18th March 2003.

Initiatives proposed will include projects to raise awareness of BSL, particularly among employers and service providers, and to research Deaf people’s take-up and experiences of accessing services.

Written in collaboration with Employment Services, this attractive book is in large print and contains 170 clearly illustrated signs, with explanatory captions, communication advice, useful background, 360 word index and contacts section, suitable for those whose work may bring them into contact with Deaf people.

Deaf sign language users need and use all services that are available to the public, such as Employment, Local Authority and Community Services. The Disability Discrimination Act requires those providing services to take positive steps to improve access.
For Deaf people this can be access to information, interpreting services and communication with agency staff.

This book is designed to supplement training and interpreting services.

Edition details

• Publisher: Co-Sign Communications
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0954238400
• ISBN 13: 9780954238407
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 76