Advice services for Deaf people in BSL

Blaby District Council did not have the information requested.

To Whom It May Concern:

Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, could you please tell me if your council provides, commissions or funds an information, advice and guidance service specifically for Deaf residents, in British Sign Language (BSL), and that:

(a) If yes, can you supply contact details for who provides this service; and
(b) If not, what arrangements are in place to ensure Deaf people are able to access advice on an equal basis to hearing residents.

Yours faithfully

Neil Andrews

Freedom of Information Mailbox, Blaby District Council

Dear Neil Andrews,

Freedom of Information Request – FOI-20-821

I write in response to your request for information, which was received on 10/08/2020, and has been dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“the Act”).

Blaby District Council does not hold any information in relation to your request. Funding for disabilities come under the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council and not Blaby District Council.

However, we do provide guidance on our website for accessibility. Please see link below.

https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/da...

This information may be held by the Leicestershire County Council. For more information please visit the Leicestershire County Council FOI webpage: http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/your_counc...

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Yours sincerely

Information Governance Team, Blaby District Council

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