World Alzheimer’s Month: Deaf carers share their experiences in BSL
Explore six BSL videos featuring Deaf carers sharing their experiences of supporting loved ones living with dementia.
14 September 2026
International Week of Deaf People 2026
The last full week of September marks the annual observance of the International Week of Deaf People, a global celebration that promotes the rights, culture, & achievements of the Deaf community.
Learn moreThe national voice of Deaf people in the UK.
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK's national Deaf-led membership organisation representing Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in Northern Ireland.
Our Mission is to ensure a world in which the language, culture, community, diversity and heritage of Deaf people in the UK is respected and fully protected, ensuring that Deaf people can participate and contribute as equal and valued citizens in the wider society.
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HealthWorld Alzheimer’s MonthSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign that raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia while challenging the stigma surrounding them.Find out more
HeritageThe Deaf MuseumExplore Deaf culture through art, stories and artefacts at the Deaf Museum, Manchester.Explore the museum
YouthMeet the new BDA Youth CommitteeMeet the young Deaf people helping to shape the future of the BDA.Meet the committee