FOI Request - British Sign Language Information

Request 101003284394

Involve Interpreter provides high quality virtualised British Sign Language Interpreting & Translation Services for any size of organisation. We support a wide range of sectors including local authorities, public sector, health, education and commercial. We also provide accessibility support to individuals. We have our own dedicated team of employed interpreters and language professionals experienced in delivering high quality support in both general and specialist areas. We also provide BSL video based translations for any digital content and messaging you want to make accessible to the Deaf Community.
If you could help us in providing the following information, it would be most appreciated:

1.  Who is the point of contact for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

2.  Who is the point of contact for Internal and External Communications within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

3.  Is your internal and external comms/content currently provided in BSL for the Deaf community?

i) If yes, do you outsource these BSL translations to an agency?
ii) If no, do you have a budget in place and plans to deliver this in BSL throughout 2023/24?

4.  Who is the point of contact for Learning and Development training for staff within the Council? Can you provide their email address?

5.  Are you currently providing Deaf awareness training to your Staff?

Response 10-04-2023

1.    Don Toonen, Equal Opportunities Officer, don.toonen@moray.gov.uk

2.    The Corporate Communications Team can be contacted on pr@moray.gov.uk

3.    We currently produce limited video/audio communications.  These are not provided in BSL but they are captioned.

3(i)  N/A

3(ii) There is no specific budget or plans in place for this in 23/24.

4.    Katrina McGillivray, Organisational Development Manager, Katrina.mcgillivray@moray.gov.uk

5.    Yes, an option to access training is available via a commissioned service - North East Sensory Service (NESS)