I'd like to learn Makaton or British Sign Language. Where do I start?
Google 'Where to learn British Sign Language'! There's lots of information online about basic signs and things that there.
And then maybe you could join a deaf society or diocese that actually have deaf people within it and learn that way, or meet deaf people and say 'oh, how did you learn sign language?' Ask them and get their advice and their help and their support. Don't be frightened - approach them. Ask them - say, 'oh, I'm interested'. And they'll be really excited that actually someone's making the effort and wanting to learn, and that's really important.
The Revd Susan Myatt
Even if all you learn - and this is true of BSL too - but if you say Jesus and that's the one word you have learned, you are helping somebody, and it's about learning that vocabulary.
Count Everyone In
Count Everyone In will be offering a Christian Makaton course soon - do get in touch with them to register your interest.
Our 2021 Disability Conference featured a wealth of wisdom from disabled people and relevant organisations. Below you'll find video interviews, FAQs and helpful resources to guide you in your next steps to becoming a more accessible church for all.