Monday, December 23, 2024

Airport partners with SignLive to offer British Sign Language option

East Midlands Airport has joined forces with the online interpreting service SignLive to provide Deaf customers with interpretation in British Sign Language when using and contacting the airport.

The new service enables customers who want to communicate in BSL to connect via video with a certified interpreter who can provide two-way translation between the customer and an airport team member.

Customers can log-on to the SignLive app on iOS, Android, or a web browser, and find East Midlands Airport in the Community Directory to use the service.

Mike Grimes, Director of Customer Services and Security, said: “We want all passengers to enjoy their experience of travelling through EMA, and no one should ever feel excluded from accessing any of our services or facilities. We’re delighted to announce the introduction of the SignLive app, which will help our Deaf passengers and is another illustration of our commitment to removing all barriers to travel.”

Christiane Link, chair of EMA’s Accessibility Advisory Group, said: “Being able to use BSL when communicating with the airport team will enhance the customer experience of Deaf customers using East Midlands Airport. It’s one of many initiatives the airport implements after consulting with the advisory group and listening to its disabled customers.”

British Sign Language is a visual language using gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Sign Language is used mainly by Deaf people. According to the census 2021 data, the areas near East Midlands Airport have the highest percentage of people with BSL as their main language across England and Wales. The Royal School for the Deaf is situated in Derby, and Derby has an active Deaf community.

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