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New Membership Level: Become a Fellow of ABSLTA!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new and prestigious membership level – Fellow of ABSLTA! This is the highest level of recognition within our community, celebrating excellence…
Mentoring Pilot Project
We are excited to share that our Mentoring Pilot Project, launched in September with D&H Trailblazer, has been a big success! The program is all about members supporting and mentoring…
Congratulations to Wendy Daunt on Receiving an OBE in the
Press Release The Association of British Sign Language Teachers and Assessors (ABSLTA) is proud to congratulate Wendy Daunt on being awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours. This…
What a Year! Celebrating 35 Years & More!
Happy New Year to Our Members and Associates! 2024 has been an incredible year for ABSLTA as we celebrated our 35th Anniversary and marked 10 years of Emma Iliffe’s leadership…
BSL Resources Working Group
From the BSL Teacher's Lounge session in November, we recognised the need to update BSL teaching resources to align with contemporary teaching methods. We also saw the importance of better…
ABSLTA Trustees Complete Governance Training
ABSLTA Trustees recently took part in governance training to better understand their roles and responsibilities. This training was important because it was the first one since ABSLTA became a charity,…
Support ABSLTA by Shopping Online – It’s Free and Easy!
Hey ABSLTA Supporters and Members! We have some great news! ABSLTA has joined EasyFundraising, a website that helps us raise money while you shop online. The best part? It doesn’t…
Stepping Down and Embracing New Leadership at ABSLTA
Dear Members of the ABSLTA Community, I am writing to share an important update: I will be stepping down from my role as Chair of the Association of British Sign…
Highlights from the BSL Horizon Conference in Manchester
We are thrilled to share the success of the BSL Horizon Conference held in Manchester! The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, and we are already considering organising another…
Highlights of ABSLTA Achievements
We’re excited to share a poster showcasing our various achievements over the past year! Here are some of the highlights: Key Milestones Stay tuned for more updates and keep an…
Highlights from Our 35th Annual General Meeting
We’re thrilled to share the highlights from our recent 35th Annual General Meeting, which took place via Zoom. It was fantastic to see so many members from across the UK…
ABSLTA Virtual 35th – AGM
We have some big news! Our AGM and Conference dates are set! The 35th AGM will be on March 16, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, via Zoom. Get…
ABSLTA’s 35-Year Journey: From Beginnings to Excellence
A Chronicle of ABSLTA's 35-Year Odyssey As we look back on ABSLTA’s journey over the past 35 years, we reflect on a story of growth, resilience, and dedication. From three…
A Visit with Gillian Stringers: A Day of Inspiration
We had the honour of spending time with Gillian Stringers, whose wisdom and experiences have greatly impacted our ABSLTA community. Her insights have inspired us to reach new heights. Gillian…
LESICO 4 Conference in Edinburgh
We are thrilled to announce the LESICO 4 Sign Language Conference at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, from Friday, October 20th, 2023, to Sunday, October 22nd, 2023. We hope you can…
New Website Launched!
We are excited to share that our new website is now live! We’ve worked hard to improve our site to make it better for all our members. Key Features Easier…
