Petition for free BSL classes for families
The BDA is working with campaigning organisation 38 Degrees on a new petition calling for free British Sign…
2 November 2026
Your handprints. One shared message.
Explore the handprints shared in support of free access to British Sign Language for deaf children and their families.
The shared message
A show of support for deaf children.
Supporters shared painted, traced and drawn handprints to show their support for BSL in Our Hands.
Each handprint carried the same message: deaf children and their families should have free access to British Sign Language.
Our supporter gallery
Thank you to everyone who shared a handprint in support of BSL in Our Hands. These handprints reflect the support shown for free access to BSL for deaf children and their families.
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Keep standing with deaf children and their families.
Find out more about BSL in Our Hands and how you can support the campaign.