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Welcome
Welcome to the British Sign Language section of the website. This section has been created to ensure children and young people can access information in their own language. British Sign Language is the first or preferred language for many young people in Scotland, and efforts are focused on promoting and protecting their rights.
Our BSL Plan 2024-30 sets out actions to reduce barriers, support participation, and challenge discrimination.
A welcome message from Nicola Killean with BSL interpretation
Get involved with our Young Advisors Group
On this page, you can:
- Read the latest news and stories about our work in BSL,
- Find helpful BSL resources to learn more about your rights,
About the Commissioner
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner promotes and protects your rights if you’re under 18, or up to 21 if you’re in care or care experienced. Find out more with BSL interpretation.
Young Advisors
We have young advisors from all across Scotland, human rights defenders who work in three different groups.
BSL News and resources
UNCRC Symbols – British Sign Language
This symbols resource has been designed to increase knowledge and understanding of children’s rights within the UNCRC. Children, young people and adult practitioners helped us to adapt 42 articles of the UNCRC into symbols. All children should be able to access information about their own rights in their own language and we have produced this resource in BSL to support young BSL users to explore rights in their first, or preferred language.
British Sign Language – News
News and stories featuring BSL interpretation or about our work involving young BSL users.
British Sign Language – Resources
Our resources with BSL Interpretation and our resources about our work to promote, protect and defend young BSL users.
Our British Sign Language (BSL) Plan 2024-30
British Sign Language (BSL) is the primary language for many children and young people in Scotland and it is crucial that children and young people are supported to access the language of their choice at any age. Our BSL Plan sets out actions we will take to promote and protect the rights of young BSL users, how we will involve them in our work, as well as promote the use of BSL and to improve access to information and services for BSL users.