Consultation on the Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2017-2023: EasyRead version
We are seeking views on improving public services for BSL users.
List of Policies and Services used in this plan and what they mean
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1+2 language learning policy
Scottish Government policy which enables children to learn two languages in addition to the language used at home.
![Teacher with two students Teacher with two students](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514721.gif)
contactSCOTLAND- BSL
This is the service which the Scottish Government has established to connect deaf BSL users throughout Scotland through a video relay service ( VRS) with all of Scotland's public authorities and voluntary organisations (Third Sector).
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Department for Work and Pensions' Access to Work ( ATW)
An Access to Work grant can pay for practical support if you have a disability, health or mental health condition. This is offered by the UK Government.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/overview
![DWP Department for Work and Pensions (logo) DWP Department for Work and Pensions (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514723.gif)
Family Information Service website
This website provides free, impartial information for families.
Website: https://www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk/
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Going Further: Scotland's Accessible Travel Framework
This is the Scottish Government's plan for transport services. This was coproduced with disabled people, including BSL users.
Website:
http://accessibletravel.scot/accessible-travel/
![Going Further: Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework Going Further: Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514725.gif)
General Teaching Council for Scotland ( GTCS)
This organisation promotes, supports and develops the professional learning of teachers.
Website: http://www.gtcs.org.uk/
![GTCS (General Teaching Council for Scotland) (logo) GTCS (General Teaching Council for Scotland) (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514726.gif)
Historical Environment Scotland
This is the lead public body set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland's historic environment.
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/
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Play Strategy
This is the Scottish Government's Play Strategy for Scotland The definition for Play tells us that "key characteristics of play are fun, uncertainty, challenge, flexibility and non-productivity. Play can happen indoors or outdoors, with or without the oversight of adults, in everyday spaces, in environments designed for play and places chosen by children and young people."
Website: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00437132.pdf
![Play Strategy (logo) Play Strategy (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514728.gif)
Self-directed Support
This is a service for people who use social care services and health and social care professionals.
Website: http://www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk/
![Self-directed Support Scotland (logo) Self-directed Support Scotland (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514729.gif)
Scottish Funding Council
This is the non-departmental public body charged with funding Scotland's further and higher education institutions.
Website: http://www.sfc.ac.uk/Priorities/Priorities.aspx
![Scottish Funding Council Scottish Funding Council](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514730.gif)
Scottish Qualifications Authority ( SQA)
Has two main functions: accreditation, and awarding qualifications
Website: http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70972.html
![SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) (logo) SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514731.gif)
sportscotland
This is the national agency for sport in Scotland. We see a Scotland where sport is a way of life, where sport is at the heart of society, making a positive impact on people and communities.
Website: https://sportscotland.org.uk/
![Sport Scotland (logo) Sport Scotland (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514732.gif)
The Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland
This has been set up to offer financial assistance to disabled people who are seeking selection or have already been selected to stand in the 2017 Scottish Local Authority Elections.
![Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland (logo) Access to Elected Office Fund Scotland (logo)](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514733.gif)
Contact
Email: Hilary Third
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