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BBC News
11-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'Learning sign language is life-changing,' says Wightwick man
A 72-year-old student has won an award for learning British Sign Language (BSL) after experiencing episodes of sudden hearing Jackson was named winner of the Skills for Life Achievement Award at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Adult Learning Awards Jackson, from Wightwick, in Wolverhampton, said he wanted to learn BSL so that he could adapt more easily should his hearing decline further and added it had been "truly life-changing".His teacher and nominator, Ruth Langard, called him inspirational for proving that it was never too late to embrace learning. The Adult Education Wolverhampton student began to learn BSL after two episodes of sudden sensory neural hearing loss, which left him profoundly hard of hearing."It's not just about communication; it's about confidence, community and navigating my new reality with resilience and optimism," he told him a third episode of hearing loss would be unlikely, but Mr Jackson said he preferred to be proactive rather than had enabled him to engage more fully with the deaf community and ensured he would "always have a way to connect with others, no matter what happens". Mr Jackson never let younger students, who tended to pick up sign language more quickly, discourage him, said Ms Langard, describing him as steadfast, committed and eager to WMCA Adult Learning Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond in adult learning, skills and were a total of nine winners in 2025. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First stage of city library improvements completed
The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been completed. The 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two new first-floor offices, ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections and other facilities. Adult Education Wolverhampton's Alan Garner Building on Old Hall Street is set to be refurbished and remodelled and there are plans to create a two-storey building to connect it to Central Library's 1930s extension. Work on restoring the front of the building and the roof of the Grade II*-listed library began in November. The improved facilities will sit alongside a new facility for City of Wolverhampton College currently being built on the site of the college's former Metro One campus and land on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston Street. The first stage of improvements at the central library was finished as part of the £61m City Learning Quarter programme. Council cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said changes to the library and adult education facilities were "integral to our City Learning Quarter vision alongside the new college campus being developed". "Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers. "The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users." Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton are continuing to operate during work, which is expected to be completed during the winter. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Library restoration scheme under way in city Library remains open as restoration work begins City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
15-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wolverhampton open day for adult learners with additional needs
Adult learners with additional needs in Wolverhampton are being invited to find out more about courses on offer in the city at an open day next Education Wolverhampton is hosting its special educational needs and disabilities open event on Thursday 22 May from 13:30-18:00 BST, at The Maltings on Herbert will be able to view the facilities and meet the tutors, support workers and current students, take part in activities and find out more about courses for people with will be available from a student run pop-up cafe, while a craft fair will showcase the talents of students on the supported internship and supported employment programmes. Some of the courses that people can learn more about at the event include:Life skills English, maths and digital skills: Students learn essential everyday key skills for their personal lives and potential voluntary and paid employmentLife skills cookery: Students learn the basics of simple food preparation, food safety, the safe use of tools, and important skills helping students to move closer to living independentlyEveryday life skills: Students focus on exploring the community, citizenship, independent travelling and much more about what it is to live in the UK todayKeep learning and move on courses: Students focus on taking the next steps towards independence and work ready can also find out about supported internships and employment that are available, which are personalised to support people with significant disabilities to secure and retain paid Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said: "Our students speak very highly of the various programmes that Adult Education Wolverhampton offer to learners with additional needs, such as the very popular life skills programmes, which are helping them develop the skills they need to live as independent a life as possible."The open event next week is a great opportunity to find out more about these courses, and about studying with Adult Education Wolverhampton, so please come along and find out more." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
