Useful Resources – Improve your Medical BSL
British Deaf Association – Health & Wellbeing Sign Health – BSL Health Library
Newsletter – Issue 30
Committee Meeting 21/08/2024
On Wednesday 21st August, the ALAS Committee met online for their second Committee Meeting of 2024. Taking place on Zoom, the Committee covered a range of topics including an ALAS […]
‘Psychological Safety’ with NRCPD
On Thursday 23rd May, Lipspeakers gathered online for a ‘Psychological Safety’ session with NRCPD. Theresa Thomas-Morton hosted a 90-minute session aimed at looking forward as a Lipspeaking profession.
Newsletter – Issue 29
ALAS AGM
On Thursday 25th April, members gathered online for the ALAS AGM 2024. Together, we reflected on another successful year of lipspeaking, before making a number of exciting announcements!
Deaf Day 2024
We had an incredible time at Deaf Day 2024. Based in the John Lyon’s Theatre, we were discussing everything lipspeaking! Deaf Day is a free annual one-day event to celebrate Deaf culture, […]
Survey Invite – Lipspeaking Profession
On Monday 5th February, 38 professional lipspeakers were invited to take part in a short survey about Lipspeaking. The survey includes 11 questions and should take no longer than 5 […]
Newsletter – Issue 28
Member Support – Domestic Abuse for the Deaf Community Training
On Thursday 25h January, ALAS members were joined by Catherine Cooper from Sign Health.
Committee Meeting 18/01/2024
On Thursday 18th January the ALAS Committee met to discuss all things lipspeaking!
Membership Renewals 2024/2025
Happy New Year! A huge thank you to all members who have chosen to renew their ALAS Membership for 2024-2025. We hope you all had a lovely festive break and […]
Member Support – Christmas Social
On Thursday 14th December members met online for the 2023 Christmas Social webinar.
Member Support – Making Tax Digital
On Thursday 2nd November, ALAS were joined by Mike from Brent King Accountancy. Mike delivered a session focused on ‘Making Tax Digital’, making it clear how HMRC changes will effect […]
Newsletter – Issue 27
ALAS presents to VLP
On Thursday 14th September Linzi Weatherson and Lisa Guildford presented to VLP members. The webinar topic was “Who is ALAS & What do Lipspeakers do?”. After an hour of explaining […]
Member Support – The Elizabeth Foundation, Part 2
On Thursday 31st August, ALAS were joined by Charlotte from The Elizabeth Foundation. Charlotte delivered a session focused on ‘Ling Sounds’ that yet again both informed and left individuals smiling. […]
Newsletter – Issue 26
Member Support – Trans Topics
On Thursday 27th July, ALAS were joined by Jasper Williams (@QueerCantHear). Jasper delivered a thorough session covering pro-nouns, non-binary genders, transitioning and how to support deaf trans customers. *This webinar […]
Member Support – The Elizabeth Foundation
On Thursday 8th June, ALAS were joined by Charlotte from The Elizabeth Foundation. Charlotte delivered an information session that both informed and left individuals smiling. We look forward to welcoming […]