Council offers 'vital' sign language courses
Lincolnshire County CouncilA council says it is launching a sign language course as part of its adult skills programme.
Lincolnshire County Council said its introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) modules would be available online and run through spring and summer.
In-person sessions are also scheduled to take place in Mablethorpe and Grantham, a spokesperson said.
Councillor Liam Kelly, executive councillor for growth and veterans' affairs, said: "These BSL courses have the real opportunity to have a tangible impact on families, and we're extremely proud to add these to our learning offer."
He said: "Sign language is vital for many in our county, including a lot of veterans, who may not have been born deaf, but through their service developed hearing impairments.
"Developing and maintaining a method of communication with loved ones and services can help reduce isolation and drastically improve quality of life," he added.
More information about a range of adult learning courses can be found on the Lincolnshire Adult Skills and Family Learning Service website.
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