Join the Deaf Heritage Steering Group
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are beginning an exciting project to help preserve, protect and celebrate Deaf heritage, British Sign Language and Deaf culture.
About
The British Deaf Association is seeking members for a new Deaf Heritage Steering Group.
We are looking for Deaf community members and people with relevant expertise in Deaf history, heritage, archives, museums, research or community engagement.
You do not need formal qualifications. Lived experience and enthusiasm for Deaf heritage are equally valuable.
The group will help shape the future of Deaf heritage in the UK and guide the development of a new Deaf Heritage Strategy.
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Please review the Membership Criteria and apply using the form below.
The Deaf Heritage Steering Group will provide advice, guidance and challenge throughout the Deaf Heritage project.
The group will help ensure that the project remains community-led, inclusive, representative and focused on protecting, preserving and sharing Deaf heritage.
The Steering Group will support the British Deaf Association (BDA) by:
- Advising on project priorities and activities
- Helping identify important Deaf heritage stories, archives and collections
- Ensuring diverse Deaf perspectives are represented
- Reviewing project plans and outputs
- Supporting community engagement and outreach
- Acting as ambassadors for the project
- Contributing to the development of the BDA Heritage Strategy
The Steering Group is advisory and does not have legal or financial responsibility for the project.
Apply now