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
Current campaigns
Campaigning for change now
Explore current BDA campaigns bringing Deaf communities, partners and supporters together to increase visibility, strengthen rights and create lasting change.
Children and families
BSL in Our Hands
Every deaf child and their family should have free access to British Sign Language from the earliest years.
BSL in Our Hands calls for government-funded sign language learning for the families of all newly identified deaf children across the UK, supported by fluent teachers and more Deaf and native signers.
Explore the campaign’s aims, hear from families and find out how you can help make change happen.
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Campaigns, appeals and priorities
More ways we are pushing for change
Our campaigning takes different forms. Sometimes we lead, sometimes we work alongside others, and sometimes we use our voice to support a wider movement.
BDA campaign & appeal
Loss to Found
Challenging the idea of deafness as loss and celebrating what Deaf people and families can find through language, identity, community and Deaf pride.
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Campaigning priority
BSL GCSE
Supporting the development of a high-quality GCSE in British Sign Language, with Deaf people and Deaf-led teaching at the heart of its future.
Explore the BSL GCSE campaign
Campaign we support
91% Mandate
Supporting LumoTV’s campaign for stronger representation of Deaf talent, BSL and Deaf-led storytelling across the UK screen industries.
Find out about the 91% Mandate
Annual BDA campaign
Sign Language Week
Our annual campaign celebrating and promoting British Sign Language, bringing people together to learn, participate and champion BSL.
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Campaigning milestone
BSL Act Now
A campaign that helped turn years of Deaf community campaigning into legal recognition.
The BSL Act Now campaign helped build support for legal recognition of British Sign Language, culminating in the British Sign Language Act 2022.
Explore the BSL Act Now story