Deaf Access Bedfordshire

Making Bedfordshire a place where deaf and hard-of-hearing people can live, work, study, and relax without barriers.

We offer Gentle, Inclusive Fitness classes for the deaf and hard of hearing community.&nbsp;Delivered using BSL, these classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and ability.​We welcome hearing allies to these sessions.​Classes are delivered by Michael Easton from Back to the Fitness.

Thank you for your booking. We look forward to seeing you in September.Our training team will contact you at the Start of September with further details

(Price is for the full course, not per week!) Do You Want To:<ul><li>Learn a new language?</li><li>Explore a career working in the Deaf Community?</li><li>Make your workplace, home, or educational setting more deaf-inclusive?</li><li>Communicate with Deaf friends, family, colleagues or customers?</li><li>Access an entry-level priced course, taught by an experienced Deaf tutor?</li><li>Discover a fun, friendly, supportive introduction to BSL?</li></ul>Then join our next BSL Foundation Course! This 6-week course will teach you basic conversational British Sign Language, as well as giving some insight into deaf history and culture. Together, we will explore the barriers faced by people with hearing loss and how we can come together to break those barriers down. Classes run every Thursday evening from 6:30pm - 8:30pmStart Date: Thursday 11th SeptemberEnd Date: Thursday 16th OctoberPrice is for the full course, not per week! Terms and Conditions of Course AGE:This course is for adults aged 16+If you have a child who is interested in learning to sign, please contact <a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/training@accessbedford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">training@accessbedford</a>.org.uk, and we will be happy to talk about other course options. ACCESS:This course takes place on the first floor of the building. If you have reduced mobility or struggle with stairs, please contact us before you book: training@accessbedford.org.uk REFUNDS:7 days notice or less - No refund available8-14 days notice - 50% refund available15 days or more - 90% refund available

A safe and welcoming place for BSL and SSE users to meet, chat and feel included.

The Place Theatre

Thank you for requesting an appointment. PLEASE WAIT for a text message or email to confirm your booking. Please ensure you bring all of your paperwork and ID with you to your appointment. PLEASE let us know if you are unable walkup or down the stairs.

This is our free Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service with access to BSL communicators and Registered BSL interpreters.​If you have hearing loss we can help you with a wide range of personal and private matters, from finances, legal matters and medical issues, to divorce and funeral arrangements. This service is by appointment only.

(Price is for the full course, not per week!) Do You Want To:<ul><li>Learn a new language?</li><li>Explore a career working in the Deaf Community?</li><li>Make your workplace, home, or educational setting more deaf-inclusive?</li><li>Communicate with Deaf friends, family, colleagues or customers?</li><li>Access an entry-level priced course, taught by an experienced Deaf tutor?</li><li>Discover a fun, friendly, supportive introduction to BSL?</li></ul>Then join our next BSL Foundation Course! This 6-week course will teach you basic conversational British Sign Language, as well as giving some insight into deaf history and culture. Together, we will explore the barriers faced by people with hearing loss and how we can come together to break those barriers down. Classes run every Thursday evening from 6:30pm - 8:30pmStart Date: Saturday 13th SeptemberEnd Date: Saturday 18th OctoberPrice is for the full course, not per week! Terms and Conditions of Course AGE:This course is for adults aged 16+If you have a child who is interested in learning to sign, please contact <a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/training@accessbedford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">training@accessbedford</a>.org.uk, and we will be happy to talk about other course options. ACCESS:This course takes place on the first floor of the building. If you have reduced mobility or struggle with stairs, please contact us before you book: <a href="mailto:training@accessbedford.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">training@accessbedford.org.uk</a> REFUNDS:7 days notice or less - No refund available8-14 days notice - 50% refund available15 days or more - 90% refund available

Our Deaf Coffee Morning is a safe and welcoming place for BSL and SSE users to meet, chat and feel included. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks available to buy at the bar, please feel&nbsp;free to&nbsp;bring your own lunch.​Meeting Dates ~ Spring 2025:21st Feb7th March21st March4th April18th April​<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82ec61_73ecdd01ddd9405f8d5d84673e5f9f66~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_280,y_133,w_1495,h_904/fill/w_573,h_348,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/82ec61_73ecdd01ddd9405f8d5d84673e5f9f66~mv2.jpg" height="278" width="458">​LOTS of free parking.​Please be aware&nbsp;- we do not guarantee there will be BSL interpreters or communicators at this activity as it is not a teaching or practice session.

We run a regular meet-up for all BSL users, from complete beginners to&nbsp;native signers and interpreters. The group, which is hosted and 'guided' by one of our qualified BSL tutors, is open to anyone with an interest - no experience necessary.&nbsp;This safe, welcoming and inclusive space gives our deaf friends a welcoming place to catch up and socialise and provides our hearing allies with the opportunity to practice their BSL and get to know the deaf community. The Café creates links and friendships across communities. Children are welcome as long as they have a responsible adult with them at all times.

We run a regular meet-up for all BSL users, from native signers and interpreters to complete beginners.&nbsp;This safe, welcoming and inclusive space gives our deaf friends a welcoming place to catch up and socialise and provides our hearing allies with the opportunity to practice their BSL.The Café creates links and friendships across communities.Families welcome.&nbsp;

Embankment Pub

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Deaf Access Bedfordshire

Deaf Access Bedfordshire

Deaf Fitness Classes

6-Week BSL Foundation Course

Deaf Space - Information Service

6-Week BSL Foundation Course

Deaf Coffee Morning

BSL Cafe

Signhealth AIS zoom meeting