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Deaf Awareness Week: introduction to BSL taster session

A beginner BSL taster session held during Deaf Awareness Week, suitable for complete beginners.

Date
6 May 2025
Time
17:30 to 19:00
Event type
training
Format
in-person
Nation / region
England, West Midlands
Venue
Demo Deaf Centre (example venue)
Address
22 Example Road, Birmingham, B1 1AA
Organiser
Demo BSL Learning Hub (example organisation)
Cost
£8 per person
Contact email
bsl@example.org
Contact phone
0121 496 0000

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About this event

Deaf Awareness Week is held each May to promote understanding of deafness and Deaf culture.

This demonstration session teaches basic greetings and everyday BSL signs, taught by a Deaf tutor.

What to expect

  • Small group of no more than 12 people.
  • No prior experience needed; all materials provided.

Access information

Accessibility features can change. Please confirm details with the organiser before you travel or book, especially if a specific feature is important to you.

Step-free access
Yes
Accessible toilets
Yes
Hearing loop
Yes
BSL interpretation
Yes
Speech-to-text captioning
Yes
Quiet space available
Yes
Assistance dogs welcome
Yes
Accessible transport notes
Level access from the street; New Street Station is a 12-minute step-free walk away.
Other access information
  • The whole session is taught visually, so spoken English is kept to a minimum.
  • Good, even lighting throughout to support lipreading and visual communication.
Access information last checked
1 March 2025