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# Sign Language Week

Protecting BSL and ISL

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/) - Sign Language Week - Sign Language Week is a flagship awareness week for British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language, celebrated every year in March to commemorate the first time BSL was acknowledged as a language in its own right by the UK Government on 18 March 2003.
- [Big BSL Fundraiser](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/big-bsl-fundraiser) - SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK 2026The Big BSL Fundraiser Sign with Purpose. Stand Up for British Sign Language. This March, we’re calling on our supporters to take on a personal challenge and raise vital funds to fuel our work — advocating for sign language rights, celebrating Deaf culture, and making sure every deaf child grows up with
- [BSL Ally](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/bsl-ally) - Sign Language Week 2026Become a BSL Ally British Sign Language connects families, builds confidence, and strengthens communities. This Sign Language Week, you can stand alongside Deaf people across the UK by becoming a BSL Ally. Donate £10 or more and receive a BSL Ally pin badge as a symbol of your support for sign language,
- [Company BSL Lesson](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/company-bsl) - SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BUSINESSESFree BSL Session for Your Team Register your interest in our free BSL Lessons for you company. Our Company BSL lessons for Sign Language Week 2026 have now taken place. Register your interest below to be the first to hear when bookings open for next year.Led by experienced Deaf BSL tutors, these
- [Wear it Blue](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/wear-it-blue) - Sign Language Week 2026Wear it Blue Choose a day during Sign Language Week and turn it blue — showing pride, allyship, and support for Deaf‑led change across the UK. Blue is a key colour in the Deaf flag, a global symbol of Deaf identity and unity.The flag’s turquoise blue represents sign language and community —
- [Learn some signs](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/learn-some-signs) - Sign Language Week 2026Learn some signs Raise your hands this Sign Language Week and learn some basic signs. Why not share a video of yourself signing? Don't forget to use #SignLanguageWeek in your post! Start Greetings Learn how to sign ‘hello!’ My name is... Learn how to sign ‘my name is’… A-Z Learn the fingerspelling
- [School BSL Lesson](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/school-bsl-lesson) - Sign Language Week for SchoolsSchool BSL Lesson Join Sign Language Week 2026 (16–22 March) and give your pupils an engaging introduction to British Sign Language and Deaf culture through our special online lesson created with Signature’s School of Signs. When you register, you’ll receive: Access to the BSL & Deaf Culture lesson A free Wear
- [Donate to our Appeal](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/donate) - Donate now and support a Deaf-led movement to create connection for those who feel lost, so that every deaf child can experience the joy of ‘hearing loss’ to finding their ‘Deaf gain’. From 'loss' to 'found' Every time a deaf child is told they have a ‘hearing loss,’ they are being fed a narrative that
- [Pay In](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/pay-in) - Pay in your fundraising Thank you for supporting Sign Language Week and raising funds to help us continue our vital work advocating for the Deaf community and promoting BSL and ISL.Whether you hosted a bake sale, took on a sponsored challenge, or organised a school fundraiser, every penny you’ve raised makes a real difference! Pay in
- [Loss to Found](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/losstofound) - Loss to Found: Donate to our appeal We demand a world where every Deaf person feels found. Donate now and support our Deaf-led movement to bring BSL in and change Deaf lives. Donate now Could pay for a Deaf child to socialise with other Deaf children at a Deaf Roots & Pride session. £20 Could
- [Donate](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/support-us) - Donate to our appeal Support the British Deaf Association this Sign Language Week and help us promote BSL, advocate for Deaf rights, and create a more inclusive society. Donate now Watch BSL
- [Contact](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/contact-us) - Get in touch Facebook Twitter Instagram Send Message Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Contact Us Text07795 410 724 Emailbda@bda.org.uk For media/press enquiriesLauren.Harris@bda.org.uk AddressSt John's Deaf Community Centre 258 Green Lanes London N4 2HE
- [What is BSL](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/what-is-bsl) - What is BSL & ISL? BSL British Sign Language (BSL) is the preferred language of over 87,000 Deaf people in the UK for whom English may be a second or third language. BSL is a rich, visual-gestural language with a distinctive grammar using handshapes, facial expressions, gestures and body language to convey meaning. It helps
- [SLW Toolkit](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/slw-toolkit) - #SLW2024 TOOLKIT 01.Go Blue for BSL/ISL! During SLW, wear turquoise blue to symbolise unity, pride, & support for BSL & ISL Find out more 02.Download #SLW2024 Assets Download this year's SLW branding assets and help raise awareness Download 03.#TakingBSLForward Sign Language Week holds immense significance for the BDA, particularly this year as we launch our
- [Go Blue for BSL/ISL](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/go-blue) - Go Blue for BSL/ISL! During SLW, wear turquoise blue to symbolise unity, pride, & support for BSL & ISL#SLW2024 Wearing blue connects to the Deaf Flag , which was approved by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), the BDA, and other national organisations for Deaf people. The flag represents strength, spirit, and unity in
- [About the BDA](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/about-the-bda) - About the British Deaf Association BECOME A MEMBER From 1890 to todayEquality. Access. Freedom of choice. Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is a national Deaf-led organisation that works directly with Deaf people that use British Sign Language (BSL). Our work concentrates on campaigning for equal rights on a national level and working
- [Home SLW 2024](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/home-slw-2024) - Sign Language Week is a flagship awareness week for BSL and ISL, celebrated every year in March.

## My Templates

- [BSL/ISL About](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-isl-about) - BSL ISL
- [BSL/ISL Theme](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-isl-theme) - BSL ISL
- [Default Kit](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=default-kit-2)
- [Donate to our Appeal L2F](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=donate-to-our-appeal-l2f) - From 'loss' to 'found' Every time a deaf child is told they have a ‘hearing loss,’ they are being fed a narrative that implies they are incomplete.That they need to be ‘fixed’ in order to belong. Overwhelmed by negative language and lacking knowledge of BSL or Deaf culture, hearing families struggle to find support and
- [Loss to Found Header](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=loss-to-found-header) - Content area
- [Donate](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=donate) - Loss to Found: Donate to our appeal Support our Deaf-led movement to bring BSL Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis diam urna, euismod pulvinar bibendum et, imperdiet vitae mi. Donate now Watch BSL
- [Maintenance](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=maintenance) - The Sign Language Week site is being updated. We apologise for the inconvenience, but we’re performing some updates to prepare for SLW 2025! You can still contact us at bda@bda.org.uk.We’ll be back up soon!— SLW Team
- [Coming Soon](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=coming-soon) - Coming Soon... Monday 17th March 2025 – Sunday 23rd March 2025
- [BSL/ISL Go Blue](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-isl-go-blue) - BSL ISL
- [BSL/ISL About BDA](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-isl-about-bda) - BSL ISL
- [BSL/ISL Intro v2](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-isl-intro-v2) - BSL ISL
- [Watch in SL Button](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=watch-in-sl-button) - BSL ISL Watch in Sign Language
- [Daily Lessons](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=daily-lessons) - Daily Lessons Each day this week, we will publish a new BSL lesson, as well as daily facts about BSL, and videos from this year's SLW Ambassadors.. Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play
- [BSL Available Soon](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=bsl-available-soon) - 13 - 19 March 2023Sign Language Week The BDA launched Sign Language Week (SLW) in March 2003 following the Government’s recognition of British Sign Language (BSL) as a language in its own right. After decades of campaigning, in March 2021, during SLW, the BDA launched the BSL Act Now! Campaign which resulted in the successful
- [Deaf Ambassadors new](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=deaf-ambassadors-new) - Play Ahmed Mudawi Play John Smith Play Gabriella Leon Play Ben Fletcher Play Nadia Nadarajah Play Sophie Stone Play Martin Glover
- [Daily Lesson Videos](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=daily-lesson-videos) - Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play
- [Fingerspelling download banner](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=fingerspelling-download-banner) - Download our bsl & isl fingerspelling cards Download a copy of our BSL/ISL Fingerspelling card to help you along with your lessons. Download
- [lessons2](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=lessons2) - Today's Lesson Select a video from the carousel to see today's BSL Lesson. You can download a copy of our BSL/ISL Fingerspelling card by clicking below. Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play Play Click to Play
- [lessons second section](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=lessons-second-section) - Lessons DAILY BSL LESSONS DURING SLW Each day this week, we will publish a new BSL lesson, as well as daily facts about BSL, and videos from this year's SLW Ambassadors.
- [Lessons Header](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=lessons-header) - Lessons DAILY BSL LESSONS DURING SLW Each day this week, we will publish a new BSL lesson, as well as daily facts about BSL, and videos from this year's SLW Ambassadors.
- [Half and Half](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=half-and-half) - SIGN UP TO #SLW2022 Get Started Receive a daily personalized message with BSL lessons, Deaf awareness tips and exclusive Sign Language Week content straight in your inbox from 14-20 March. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Sign up for one of our fun Sign Language Week Challenges and learn an amazing new skill while raising money for the British
- [Ambassadors Video Cara](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=ambassadors-video-cara) - Play Play Play Play Play Play Play
- [Heading Layout](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=heading-layout) - About SLW 14 - 20 March 2022 Sign Language Week is celebrated each year in March to coincide with the anniversary of the recognition of British Sign Language (BSL) by the UK Government in 2003. Sign Language Week is an initiative of the British Deaf Association. This year’s Sign Language Week will run from 14 – 20 March 2022. This year's
- [Deaf Ambassadors](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=deaf-ambassadors) - DEAF AMBASSADORSLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar. Play Play Play Play Play Play Play
- [Sign Up to Sign](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=sign-up-to-sign) - Sign up for Sign Language! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. SIGN UP TO TAKE PART IN SIGN LANGUAGE WEEKSign Up to daily BSL LESSONS DURING SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK! This year’s Sign Language Week runs from Monday 14 – Sunday 20 March. Every day throughout the week, you will receive a personal email straight
- [Resources](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=resources) - Resources Sponsorship Pack Would you like to be one of our sponsors for this year's Sign Language Week? Download our Sponsorship pack to find out more. Download Fingerspelling Card Download a copy of our BSL fingerspelling card to help get you started! (PDF) Download BSL ACT NOW! Campaign We want the key to unlock the
- [Default Kit](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/?elementor_library=default-kit)

## Products

- [BSL Ally Pin Badge](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/product/bsl-ally-pin-badge) - Product Description
- [BSL Ally Z Fold Leaflet](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/product/bsl-ally-leaflet)
- [BSL Ally Letter](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/product/bsl-ally-item-3)

## Product categories

- [Pin Badges](https://signlanguageweek.org.uk/product-category/pin-badges)