Legal status for British Sign Language a step closer after Commons backing

The video discusses the involvement of a media team and encourages participation. It criticizes the lack of legal recognition for sign language, highlighting issues faced during the pandemic, such as the absence of BSL interpreters. Personal experiences with communication barriers in public services are shared, emphasizing the need for legal recognition and the removal of barriers.

What is the speaker's role in the media team?

• They are working with the VSL Act.

• They are a technical assistant.

• They are a sound engineer.

• They are a video editor.

What does the speaker find disgraceful?

• The absence of BSL interpreters during the pandemic.

• The lack of public awareness about BSL.

• The high cost of BSL services.

• The limited number of BSL professionals.

Who failed to provide a BSL interpreter during the COVID pandemic?

• The local government.

• The media team.

• Boris Johnson.

• The health department.

What issue does the speaker highlight about public services?

• They are too expensive.

• They often overlook the needs of BSL users.

• They are not available in rural areas.

• They are too slow to respond.

What does the speaker emphasize as necessary for their language?

• More funding for education.

• Legal recognition.

• Increased media coverage.

• More community events.