1. Who is the point of contact for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the Council? Can you provide their email address?
jo.hooper@devon.gov.uk
However, please do not contact this email to raise awareness of services or products. If interested in supplying interpreting or training to Devon County Council (DCC) please register with the Supplying the Southwest Portal where tendering opportunities are advertised.
2. Who is the point of contact for Internal and External Communications within the Council? Can you provide their email address?
tony.parker@devon.gov.uk
3. Is your internal and external comms/content currently provided in BSL for the Deaf community?
i) If yes, do you outsource these BSL translations to an agency?
ii) If no, do you have a budget in place and plans to deliver this in BSL throughout 2023/24?
We provide BSL content interpreting via Sign Solutions and InterpretersLive British Sign Language – Devon County Council
This service is commissioned by DCC.
4. Who is the point of contact for Learning and Development training for staff within the Council? Can you provide their email address?
For deaf awareness training and equality, diversity and inclusion training our contact is:
jo.hooper@devon.gov.uk
5. Are you currently providing Deaf awareness training to your Staff?
Yes