SignVideo (formerly InterpreterNow)
Sign language user? You can contact the Education Authority by making a video call to a British Sign Language or Irish Sign Language interpreter:
- using the SignVideo app on your smartphone or tablet: in the app, tap on “service” and then “Education Authority”
- using your computer and webcam by clicking on this link (for British Sign Language) or by clicking on this link (for Irish Sign Language) – these links will take you straight through to an interpreter if one is available.
The website link works via direct access and will not require an account to access.
Please note, this service is available from Monday to Friday (from 9:00am to 5:00pm).
Conversations via this communication channel should only bused to communicate general information and it is not intended for sharing highly sensitive information.
If your conversation is more formal, or serious, in nature these will be done in person or remotely via a one-to-one Sign Language.
Sign Language Interpreter Service
The EA Equality Unit source and book BSL/ISL approved interpreters for parents deaf and sign language users for meetings/ information sessions which relate to their child’s education and/or welfare.
If you are a school or parent who requires this service, please contact the Equality Unit on [email protected] or 028 9047 0555 for further information.
