We, Sign Language Interactions (SLi) are holding two drop-in events on Thursday 23rd May at 11.00am – 12.30pm (tea/coffee form 10.30) & 1.30pm – 3.00pm (tea/coffee form 1.00pm) where we will provide updates and implementation details of both contactSCOTLAND-BSL and how a VRI service as provided through InterpreterNow can work in tandem in providing access and communication solutions with Deaf and Deafblind BSL users.

Aimed at those working in the equality & diversity field of NHS Boards in SCotland and Scottish Local Authorities

• Welcome (AI)

• Who we are – where we came from – where we’re going (AI)

• contactSCOTLAND-BSL – Video Relay Service (VRS) update/developments

  • what it is / how it works / what’s it for (AI/LM/CL)

• InterpreterNow (formerly known as Sli-NOW!) – Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) The bigger picture (NC)

  • what it is / how it works / what’s it for (AI/NC)

• Case studies (NC/CL)

• How it works behind the scenes – Tech Spec (BG/NC)

• Individual advice/info sessions (all)