About us BSL
Empowering Your Communication Choices with A-PSL
At A-PSL, we strive to empower our clients, enhance their independence, and ensure their voices are heard. Join us in our journey towards creating a more inclusive world, where communication barriers are a thing of the past.
Experience Accessibility Like Never Before
We are excited to announce that the A-PSL App for both Android and iOS platforms is on the horizon! Our team is diligently working to bring you an innovative app that promises to revolutionize the way you access our Polish Sign Language (PSL) communication support services.
Personalized Support Matching: At A-PSL, we specialize in connecting you with the ideal Polish Sign Language (PSL) Communication Support Worker (CSW). We dedicate time to understand your unique circumstances, ensuring that the support we provide is tailored to your specific needs.
Meet and Greet Sessions: To guarantee a perfect match, A-PSL organizes 'Meet and Greet' sessions. This allows you to meet potential support workers, ask essential questions, and make an informed decision about who is best suited to assist you in your workplace.
Our Professional Team: Our PSL CSWs are chosen for their ability to meet a variety of needs. Whether it's our in-house experts or the option to employ qualified family members or friends as CSWs, A-PSL supports your choice. We handle the complexities of employment, including tax, sick pay, and insurance issues, to make the process seamless for you.
Join Our Team: Interested in becoming a PSL CSW with A-PSL? Visit our careers page at A-PSL Careers for more information.
Flexibility in Choice: A-PSL offers the flexibility to select your support worker, whether from our team or your personal network. Our primary concern is their capability in PSL and the skills necessary to meet your needs, verified through our comprehensive screening process.
Setting Our Standards: While there is no formal qualification required for a CSW, A-PSL has set its own high standards. Our interview process evaluates PSL proficiency and relevant skills to ensure every CSW, whether part of A-PSL or from your personal network, can effectively meet your requirements.
Role of Our CSWs: The CSWs at A-PSL are trained to assist deaf and deaf/blind individuals in accessing communication using diverse methods. They are not interpreters, but their role is vital in supporting claimants to access communication in English through various techniques like notetaking, rewriting emails, and daily support.
At A-PSL, our team specializes in a variety of communication techniques, ensuring we address the specific language preferences and communication needs of our Deaf clients. We aim to break down barriers efficiently, providing cost-effective and tailored communication solutions.
Our team of Communication Support Workers, both in-house and freelance, boasts extensive experience working with Deaf individuals. Each member is certified in Sign Language or possesses equivalent proficiency, ensuring fluency in PSL and BSL. All CSWs undergo meticulous interviews and hold current DBS Enhanced Disclosure/PVG licenses.
At A-PSL, we understand that effective communication support extends beyond basic interpretation. Our CSWs specialize in offering a range of support services to facilitate communication in English, including notetaking, email rewriting, and daily support.
As a company run and led by Deaf PSL users, we are deeply invested in the Deaf community. Our expertise allows us to provide efficient and empathetic support, tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
We offer PSL communication support across the UK, with a diverse team skilled in various languages, catering to a wide range of communication needs.
We are seeking new members to join our dynamic team. If you're interested in making a difference, consider applying to become a PSL Communication Support Worker with A-PSL. Learn more about our career opportunities at A-PSL Careers.
A-PSL offers the option to choose your communication support worker, ensuring they meet our criteria for PSL fluency and professional skills. Our partnership with AtW allows for a flexible approach in selecting and funding the right support worker for your needs.
Tailored Flexibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients
At A-PSL, we offer flexible and efficient communication support for users of Polish Sign Language (PSL).
Our rolling contract plan offers flexibility and cost-effectiveness with a 40-hour commitment to ensure ample support.
For detailed pricing information, please contact us directly.
Our standard package includes a minimum of 40 hours of PSL support, remote support via video calls, and assistance with calls or relay services. The PLUS package offers an enhanced communication device with an initial 24-month contract.
Our services adapt to your specific requirements, with customized pricing for additional support needs or specialized settings.
Choose between a non-contract fee or a contract package. Our subscription service is similar to a mobile phone contract, offering ease and predictability.
Upon purchasing our minimum package, you receive a 80-hour allowance to use flexibly throughout the month. Extra hours can be added, and unused hours expire at the end of each month.
Unused hours expire at the end of each month. To change or terminate your plan, please provide one month's notice.
For further details or to discuss your specific needs, feel free to contact us.
Be a Part of Our Vision at A-PSL
At A-PSL, our commitment to excellence in communication support is not just a service; it's a vision that shapes everything we do. We invite you to join our mission in making a significant impact in the lives of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
Diversity and Equality: A-PSL is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We adhere to equality legislation and do not tolerate unlawful discrimination.
DBS Requirements: For certain positions, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be necessary.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have the skills and dedication to contribute to our dynamic team? We're always looking for individuals who share our vision and values. Discover your next career opportunity with A-PSL and become an integral part of a meaningful journey.
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