Join our Deafblind Advisory Group
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25 June 2026
Supporting Deaf people, strengthening communities
Advocacy is about standing alongside people through difficult situations, helping them to be heard, understood and supported to make informed decisions.
Our Advocacy teams work with Deaf people in Northern Ireland and Wales/Cymru. An advocate can help you consider your options, communicate what matters to you and take greater control of decisions affecting your life.
Advocacy is confidential, except where there is a serious safeguarding concern or another legal reason why information must be shared.
Our services
Where our Advocacy service is available
Choose your area to find the appropriate team and contact details.
Northern Ireland
Our Northern Ireland team provides advocacy, access and inclusion support across a range of situations.
Wales / Cymru
Our Wales/Cymru team provides advocacy support tailored to the needs, language and circumstances of Deaf people in Wales.
Need advocacy support in a different area?
Our formal Advocacy service currently operates in Northern Ireland and Wales/Cymru. If you live elsewhere in the UK and would still like to speak to the BDA about your situation, please contact our general team.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Advocacy team
Choose the most relevant contact below. You can also contact the Northern Ireland Manager if you are unsure who can help.
Caroline Doherty
Northern Ireland Manager
BDA Northern Ireland and general enquiries
Naomi Fujitani
NI Advocacy & Family Signing in the Home Coordinator
Advocacy coordination and Family Signing in the Home
Alice Johnston
Access & Inclusion (Advocacy) Officer
Belfast, Southern and South Eastern areas
Wales / Cymru
Wales/Cymru Advocacy team
Contact the BDA Cymru team to discuss advocacy support and the most appropriate next step.
