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 words used in this plan and what they mean
![list list](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514720.gif)
The Arts
Examples of the arts are literature, performing arts and theatre, music, dance and photography.
![The Arts The Arts](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514734.gif)
deaf
This word is used to refer to people who are unable to hear
![A group of people called the British Sign Language (BSL) Users A group of people called the British Sign Language (BSL) Users](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514666.jpg)
Deaf
This word is used to refer to people who identify as being part of a linguistic and cultural minority who use British Sign Language
![Person pointing at their ear. Text says 'Deaf' Person pointing at their ear. Text says 'Deaf'](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514735.jpg)
Deafblind
This is the term used to refer to people who are both Deaf and have sight loss
![Two people sitting at a table Two people sitting at a table](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514736.jpg)
BSL users
This covers all people whose first or preferred language is BSL, including those who receive the language in a tactile form due to sight loss
![Three British Sign Language (BSL) Users Three British Sign Language (BSL) Users](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514665.jpg)
Long-term goals
These goals represent our collective dream for BSL in Scotland and will take more than the lifetime of this BSL National Plan.
![The Governments Target The Governments Target](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514668.gif)
Justice System
The justice system is the terminology commonly used to encompass the civil, criminal and juvenile systems- and organisation's include: Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scottish Prison Service, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, and Scotland Children's Reporter Administration.
![Scales weighing what is right and wrong Scales weighing what is right and wrong](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/consultation-paper/2017/03/consultation-draft-british-sign-language-bsl-national-plan-2017-2023/00514714.gif)
Contact
Email: Hilary Third
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