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Get your hands on the March issue of BDN, it's out now. Don't miss the cover story which looks into the changes at BBC's See Hear, how they have left many Deaf viewers wondering what on earth has happened, along with an official response from See Hear. It's not to be missed so grab your copy now!
04 Mar 2010
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The BDA is still looking for a new logo and needs your help! Following our unsuccessful search for a new logo in 2008, we are now re-launching the competition to find a new and lively visual logo that will bring the BDA bang up to date with its audience and members.
18 Feb 2010
Join the BDA for its 120th Anniversary Celebration Congress. Find out more by visiting the newly launched BDA Congress website, which has all the latest Congress information.
07 Feb 2010
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The February issue of British Deaf News is out now and is packed with interviews, features, news, events, sport and offers readers the chance to win a BT webcam.
06 Feb 2010
CILT, the National Centre for Languages is currently undergoing an incremental review of their National Occupational Standards in Interpreting, to include a progression level at Level 3, and needs your help.
05 Feb 2010
BDA 120th Anniversary Congress "Deaf Time Machine" 6-10 April 2010, Bournemouth. The BDA is delighted to be holding its Congress this year with the theme "Deaf Time Machine". This exciting Congress will look back through time and recognise historical events and decisions which have affected the Deaf community and helped shape the BDA.
22 Jan 2010

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