MP Tommy Sheppard backing hearing loss charity

A local MP is backing a charity which offers support to help businesses in Edinburgh become more accessible and deaf aware for job-seekers or employees who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Action on Hearing Loss Scotland’s Moving On service, which is funded by The Big Lottery Fund Scotland, provides communication tips as well as information about the Access to Work programme and how to book communication support such as BSL/English interpreters.

The charity’s Employment Advisers, who sign to a high level of British Sign Language (BSL), supports young deaf or hard of hearing people aged 16-25 into employment, training, education and volunteering opportunities. T

They also provide practical advice about preparing CVs, interview training and getting ready for college or work.

Tommy Sheppard MP said: “I urge employers across Edinburgh to contact this specialist service to find out how they can make their recruitment processes fully accessible and ensure that talented local young deaf or hard of hearing people have the chance to progress in their preferred careers.”

For information about Moving On, email: movingon@hearingloss.org.uk or visit www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/MovingOn