Recently, @NHSEngland published an updated version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) - a document that sets out people’s rights to equal healthcare under the Equality Act.
Visit our website to find out more: https://t.co/RkCybyNTSn
Despite years of promises, too many #NHS providers are still not meeting their legal duties under the #EqualityAct.
Everyone has the right to equal access to healthcare - but deaf people aren't getting this.
We're calling on you to help change that: https://t.co/qivDmENvaK
145 years later Deaf children are still not getting the support they need in Education and continue to have lower attainment levels compared to their hearing peers.
💬 “In 1880, Milan tried to ban sign languages in the education of deaf learners. 145 years later, we say: No more.”
The WFD President made opening remarks at the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) in Rome, Italy. 🇮🇹
Great to see @currys, @AMV_BBDO and @SparkFoundryWW featuring subtitles and a BSL interpreter, and bringing accessibility to the fore in advertising. We love working with businesses who want to improve accessibility for customers and employees.
Do you know about the #999BSL app? 🚨🧏♀️
If you or someone you know uses British Sign Language (BSL), did you know that there's a direct way to contact emergency services - no need to speak or text.
Download the app or find out more here 👉 https://t.co/lNrdr6WnC7
Everyone has a right to communicate in a way they understand - to access health and social care when they need it, and to attend education or work.
We’re joining @ALLIANCEScot in calling for this right to communication for everyone and we need your help: https://t.co/pI4qYMBZey
We’ve been working with @Sonos to help develop their new Speech Enhancement feature, first available on the Arc Ultra Soundbar, to help it meet the needs of people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Find out more here: https://t.co/AVFDT6nqsX
This #DeafAwarenessWeek, we'll be sharing stories from a number of celebs who are supporting this week.
This week its important to raise awareness of the barriers that deaf people and people with hearing loss face.
Whose names are spelt out in BSL fingerspelling below?
The bank holiday is upon us, perfect for day trips, but our new research has revealed a lack of public confidence to help deaf people on transport.
We’re on a mission to break down communication barriers and misconceptions.
Find out why #ItDoesMatter: https://t.co/g35OYXtr59
We're proud to be a sponsor of Deaf Day at @citylit on Saturday.
We'll be talking about accessible voting with the @ElectoralCommUK and listening to your experiences using public transport as part of our new research project.
Come and say hello! 👋
At RNID we have big, ambitious plans to make real impact for our communities. To do that, we need the right people in our team!
We have 4 roles available:
▶️ Stories Officer
▶️ Content Designer
▶️ RNID Near You Coordinator x2
Join #TeamRNID today: https://t.co/TeIC5Ow0it
With the wonders of AI we must think of the ethics and biases against disability - data sets must adequately represent persons of disability Setting the Global Context Dr Walton A. Webson #IDS2025@RNID@_JamesAdams_
Today we've released our latest report about the ongoing crisis of NHS ear wax removal services.
This reveals that 8.3 million people in the UK are without access to wax removal if they need it.
It's time to #StopTheBlock and demand better ear care: https://t.co/wAp2BWUU9v
We're campaigning to make health services accessible and we want you to get involved!
The 'Change NHS' online portal invites you to share views, experiences, and ideas on how to improve the NHS.
Share your views before 5pm on 14 February: https://t.co/BhGHfRM6LW
Our latest 'It does matter' report focuses on public attitudes towards BSL users. The report, including real experiences, highlights the ongoing barriers BSL users face, and encourages positive shifts in public behaviour.
Find out why it does matter: https://t.co/JlNcPJgBMz
At RNID we need the right people on our team to make an impact for our communities.
We have 4 roles available:
▶️ Social Media Officer
▶️ Individual Giving Manager
▶️ RNID Near You Coordinator
▶️ Employment Policy & Public Affairs Officer
Join us today: https://t.co/3ORjJahxRL
The final day of 2024 is here! Why not get ready to kick off 2025 by learning how to sign "Happy New Year" in British Sign Language (BSL) today? 🎆
It’s quick and easy, and you’ll be ready to share it with everyone you see at midnight and in the weeks to come!
The Government have published the 2023/24 BSL report and Advocacy Manager Michael Quinlan shares RNID’s initial thoughts on where progress has been made and what needs to happen next.
You can read or watch the whole report in BSL here: https://t.co/BjfRTu95IE