NADP Conference 2024
On Saturday 19th October ALAS joined the NADP’s 40th anniversary conference – Are we there yet? Hazel, Lisa and Kirsty headed over to Friends House for an information-filled day. With […]
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 […]