1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsUK Government Supports BSL BillThe UK government is backing the British Sign Language Bill.If it is successful in the next few stages,BSL could become an official language.This would improve day-to-day lives of Deaf people and other BSL users across
2、the UK.BSL is currently not an official language in England,Wales and Northern Ireland.In 2015,Scotland recognised it as an official language.If the Bill is passed,BSL will become an official language across all of the UK.This means that things will be put into place to better support people who use
3、 BSL.MP Rosie Cooper introduced the Bill.She says that BSL is important when making public service announcements.This would help BSL users better understand important issues shared with the public.MP Chloe Smith is supporting the Bill.She said,“Effective communication is vital to creating a more inc
4、lusive and accessible society.”She went on to say that recognising BSL in“Great Britain is a significant step towards ensuring that Deaf people are not excluded from reaching their potential.”The Bill would better support BSL users looking for jobs.More interpreters would also be made available acro
5、ss different services.This would make things like going to see the doctor easier.Rose Ayling-Ellis is backing the Bill.On social media,she said,“This is such a huge,important event for the Deaf community to get the government to declare BSL as an official language.”She went on to say that it would“c
6、hange things for better.”A group of MPs will now look closely at the Bill and suggest changes to it before the government will vote on it again.Lets hope the next few stages go well so that Britain can become a more inclusive place.Daily News Special Report UK News 2nd February 2022GlossaryBillA pro
7、posed law for parliament to discuss.inclusive Involving everybody despite any differences.excluded Not being given access or allowed to take part.interpreters People who translate from one language to another so people can communicate with each other.What is British Sign Language(BSL)?BSL is a visua
8、l form of communication.It uses hand gestures,facial expressions and body language to convey meaning.BSL is mainly used by Deaf people or those with hearing loss.According to the British Deaf Association,up to 250,000 people use some BSL on a daily basis.llustration:Rose Ayling-Ellis is backing the
9、Bill.visit Questions1.Write an alternative headline for the article using 8 words or less.2.Read MP Chloe Smiths quote:Effective communication is vital to creating a more inclusive and accessible society.Write two different words that could replace vital and still give the same meaning.1.2.3.In your
10、 own words,explain how making BSL an offical language is a good idea.4.Name one person mentioned in the article who supports the Bill.5.Tick to show whether the statement is true or false according to the article.TrueFalseOnly Deaf people use BSL.BSL is already an official language in one UK country.BSL uses body language to communicate.MP Chloe Smith introduced the Bill.6.Do you think BSL will become an official language in all countries in the UK?Explain your answer using information from the article.UK Government Supports BSL Billvisit
