The Scottish Government recognises the ongoing issues surrounding the shortages in BSL professions such as BSL/English interpreting and BSL tutors in Scotland. By focusing on increasing the number of professionals in these fields, the strategy can help alleviate the shortage and improve access to BSL services for the deaf communities in Scotland.
BSL Workforce
By Draft 2029
Scottish Ministers will
Draft Action 10
Investigate opportunities for deaf and deafblind young people to learn about transitioning into and navigating the workplace, support available to them, and skills development, including how to work with BSL/English interpreters.
Draft Action 11
Work with Social Security Scotland to ensure that BSL users continue to provide input into their services in a way that is accessible to them.
Draft Action 12
To explore how a BSL Workforce Strategy alongside a BSL Data Strategy, will consider pathways including, and not limited to, BSL/English interpreting and BSL tutors/teachers.