Prestige Network’s provision of two British Sign Language interpreters has helped oil the wheels of democracy for the 11 to 18-year-old elected Members of Youth Parliament taking up the seats in the Houses of Parliament normally occupied by MPs.
Chris Barnes, Head of Public Sector Sales at Language Services provider Prestige Network, said: “We are very proud that Prestige Network has played a key role in the democratic process by providing two British Sign Language/English interpreters. The House of Commons Overseas Office placed the order with us just two clear days away from the occasion itself. They were pleased that we were able to help out – they had approached several organisations, but we managed to find people for them within 15 minutes.
“The use of British Sign Language/English interpreters today was essential in order to engage all young people – enabling every single one of them to integrate into the debates and not to feel disenfranchised. Cultural and language divisions in communities can be a big problem so it is satisfying to be involved in such projects.”
A very worthy interpreting project! Incredible to provide the BSL / English interpreters at such short notice.