This is enough to make anyone cringe.
RNID’s Employment Training and Skills Service (ETSS), has worked with the CAB to deliver deaf awareness training and a Start to Sign course to advisers.
Do the RNId and CAB honestly think that training hearing advisers in basic BSL will allow them to communicate effectively with Deaf BSL users? The simple answer is: NO! Basic BSL will allow them to ask clients if they want a cuppa, that’s it. There is absolutely no way they can, or should be allowed to, advise Deaf clients on legal issues.
The RNId should know better, but then again, their ignorance doesn’t surprise me anymore.
Is it not an irresponsible use of public funds?
I totally agree with you. I actually know that the Department of Trade and Industry are funding this project. The relevant press release is here.
Who is making a formal complaint then?
*cringe*