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.

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.

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

The Place Theatre

Friendly meet-up for Deaf parents as well as hearing parents of deaf children. Suitable for children aged 0-5. Come and meet us for a cuppa, a chat and support. Ask questions, make friends and find your community. BSL Communicator will be present at every session. We are heading to The Coffee Lodge.Woburn St, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX If the weather is bad, we will change location. Meet at 11am outside the Cafe. Free parking

DEAFinately Awesome Kids - Social Meet Up

The Coffee Lodge.

Thanks for your booking! We are meeting in the foyer of The Place Theatre on Bradgate Road, jsut behind the Badminton Club.The foyer is wheelchair accessible with accessilbe toilets.There is plenty of free parking at the venue, and the bar is open for hot and cold drinks and biscuits.Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or are nervous about attending. Info@accessbedford.org.uk

Join our social group for our deaf and hard of hearing community who don't sign. Not everyone with hearing loss is able / confident to / wants to sign. Using hearing aids, cochlear implants and lip reading comes with it's own set of barriers and benefits. This safe, friendly group is a place to share tips and ideas as well as finding support, shared experiences and understanding. Everyone is welcome - under 16s must be supported by a responsible adult.

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

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

(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

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.

🍻 Deaf Pub – Saturday 26th JulyJoin us for a relaxed evening with the Deaf community – catch up, socialise, and unwind! | ⏰ From 7:30PM📍 The Pilgrims, Wetherspoons, Bedford🔞 18+ onlyAll Deaf and signing-friendly people welcome – see you there! 👋

Deaf Access Bedfordshire

Deaf Access Bedfordshire

Deaf Space - Information Service

Hearing Loss Hub

Deaf Fitness Classes

Deaf Coffee Morning

BSL Cafe

DEAFinately Awesome Kids - Social Meet Up

Deaf pub

6-Week BSL Foundation Course

6-Week BSL Foundation Course