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Inadequate MotherWhy BSL Felt Like Home: Dyslexia, Interpreting & the Power of Sign LanguageIf you’ve ever found yourself drawn to British Sign Language and thought, Why does this just make sense to me? — You’re not alone.This Part 2 of my signlanguage series In this week’s episode of Inadequate Mother, I’m going full Hayley Brown waffle about how BSL became not just a job, but part of my identity. I share how learning sign language helped me come to terms with my dyslexia in a whole new light, and how it shaped my career as a sign language interpreter.This episode is...2025-06-2332 minInadequate MotherMy Journey Into Sign Language PART 1 | Becoming a BSL Interpreter | An Inadequate Mother PodcastIn this heartfelt episode of INADEQUATE Mother, I share my personal journey into the world of British Sign Language (BSL) and becoming a BSL interpreter. This is the first in a series where I’ll speak openly about the path into this beautiful, challenging, and often misunderstood career — especially for those of us who didn’t grow up in the Deaf community.👉 If you’re learning sign language, training to become an interpreter, or simply curious about what it takes to step into the Deaf community as an outsider — this episode is for you.2025-06-1535 min
Pulling an all nighter PodcastBest Social Media Accounts to learn British Sign Language - BSLHappy National BSL Day to all our amazing followers! 🧡In this special episode, we’re celebrating British Sign Language (BSL) and sharing our favourite social media accounts, apps and events that have been game-changers in helping us learn BSL.Ezreal’s journey with hearing loss has inspired us all to learn BSL — to better support him and to connect more deeply with the wider Deaf community.Whether you're just starting out or already signing confidently, we’d love to hear how your BSL journey is going and how you're...2025-04-2836 min
The Bench ReportBSL Week: Amplifying Deaf Voices in ParliamentThis episode explores the vibrant discussions during British Sign Language Week in the UK Parliament. We listen in as Members of Parliament examine the significance of BSL as a language, culture, and cornerstone of the deaf community's identity. The conversation unpacks the progress made since the British Sign Language Act 2022, while also shining a light on the persistent barriers faced by BSL users in accessing education, healthcare, employment, and public services. Discover the passionate calls for improved BSL provision, including early years support for families and the crucial rollout of the...2025-04-1417 min