Association of British Sign Language Tutors and Assessors

About ABSLTA

Who are the Association of British Sign Language Tutors & Assessors?

We are:

• An Association for professional Sign Language Tutors & Assessors and for those interested in the teaching & assessing of British Sign Language as a profession
• The co-ordinating body between Sign Language Tutors & Assessors throughout England Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Formed in April 1989 in response to many requests from Deaf tutors & Assessors who wanted a forum for advice, support and exchange of information relating to BSL teaching & assessing issue
• Managed by an Executive Committee comprising a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and an agreed number of elected members of the Association

Who is ABSLTA for?

• Sign Language tutors – both qualified and trainee
• Assessors of Sign Language and related subjects
• Interpreters and trainee interpreters
• Students on all Sign Language courses at all levels
• Communication support workers
• Classroom assistants/facilitators
• Professional workers with Deaf People
• Researchers
• Anyone with an interest in Sign Language issues – for example, examiners, college staff, etc

What are our aims?

• To safeguard the professional interests of members
• To promote training and professional standards
• To promote and take part in research into areas relevant to Sign Language teaching and assessing
• To offer advice and support on matters relating to the teaching and assessing of Sign Language
• To liaise with other bodies on Sign Language assessments and examinations
• To produce a resource bank of materials suitable for the teaching of Sign Language
• To support Adult Education colleges as needed

How can ABSLTA help you?

• Provide workshops, meetings, etc, for problem-solving, discussions on Sign
• Language teaching and assessing issues, exchange of ideas on teaching materials, etc
• Encourage and support tutor/assessor members in setting up their own local support groups
• Provide up-to-date information on Sign Language teaching and assessing issues
• Provide information via our own internet website [www.abslt.org.uk]
• Organise Annual General Meetings and Conferences for exchange of ideas
• Act as a liaison body between Sign Language tutors and other professional bodie such as CACDP, BDA, ASLI, etc.

How is ABSLTA funded?

• By membership fees and donations.

To join please click & print out Membership Application Form or send a request for further details to:

Charles Herd [SecretaryTreasurer]
66 Castle Drive,
Horley,
Surrey,
RH6 9DE.
Fax: 01293 772 358
Email: c.herd@sky.com

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