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      BDA’s Deafblind Advisory Group holds inaugural meeting The British Deaf Association held the inaugural meeting of its Deafblind Advisory Group on Tuesday 15 September 2026… 21 September 2026
      
      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
      
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About us
- - - About the BDA
      Deaf-led. Community focused.
      
      Learn more about who we are, what we stand for and how the British Deaf Association is led.
- - - Who we are
      
      Learn about our purpose, values and the direction that guides the BDA.
    - Who we are
  - - Leadership & governance
      
      Meet the people who lead the BDA and see how our organisation is governed and accountable.
    - Leadership & governance
  - - History & heritage
      
      Explore the BDA’s history and the heritage of the Deaf community
    - History & community
      - History
      - Deaf Museum
What we do
- - - What we do
      Our work across the UK
      
      We campaign for equality, champion BSL and deliver projects and services that support Deaf people and communities across the UK.
- - - Campaigns, policy and evidence
      
      We campaign for change and use evidence to improve the rights of Deaf people.
      
      Our campaigns
      
      Research and consultations
  - - Support, projects and programmes
      
      Find support and explore BDA work taking place across the UK.
      
      Advocacy
      
      Projects and programmes
  - - Information and resources
      
      Browse trusted BSL information, guidance and resources on topics that matter to Deaf people.
      
      BSL and Deaf culture
      
      Health and wellbeing
      
      History and heritage
  - - Celebrating BSL and Deaf culture
      
      Explore annual initiatives and celebrations that bring our community together.
      
      Sign Language Week
      
      National BSL Day
      
      International Week of Deaf People
      
      BSL Poet Laureate
News & events
- - - Latest news
      
      British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the… 23 September 2026
      
      BDA’s Deafblind Advisory Group holds inaugural meeting The British Deaf Association held the inaugural meeting of its Deafblind Advisory Group on Tuesday 15 September 2026… 21 September 2026
      
      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
      
      All news
  - - Explore
      
      More news, organisations and places to discover.
      
      British Deaf News
      
      World Federation of the Deaf
      
      European Union of the Deaf
      
      SHARE: The Deaf Visual Archive
      
      Sign Language Week
Get involved
- - - Support us
      Help make a difference
      
      Support the BDA through donations, fundraising and other ways to give.
      
      Make a difference Make a donation and help support the BDA’s work with Deaf people and communities across the UK. Fundraise for the BDA Take on a challenge or organise your own fundraiser to help raise money for the BDA.
    - More ways to support
  - - Join us
      
      Work with us or become part of the BDA community.
      
      Current Job Opportunities See current vacancies and opportunities to work with the BDA. Become a Member Join the BDA and be part of our community.
      
      Stay connected
      
      Keep up with BDA news, campaigns and opportunities.
      
      Newsletter Sign up for BDA news, campaigns and important updates.
Training & Consultancy
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- - - Get in touch
      How can we help?
      
      For general enquiries, use our online contact form and we’ll help make sure your message reaches the right BDA team.
      
      Contact us Send us a message using our online form.
    - Follow us
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      Find contact details for BDA offices and teams across the UK.
      
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LATEST EVENTS

Family Signing Day out at the Zoo

Come join us at Belfast Zoo for a fun, interactive tour in Sign Language!

9th September 2016

Open meeting for Deaf people living in North Derbyshire – Internet Safety

Do you feel safe using the internet or ordering online?

26th August 2016

BDA Scotland – BSL Health Fest

Guest speakers including Carolyn Denmark will give a talk about Health, with some physical exercises.

22nd August 2016

Coronation Street BSL Tour – BDA Scotland

Come and celebrate the first year of BSL (Scotland) Act. Learn the history of how this TV programme first started 60 years ago.

12th August 2016

Community Safety Event: Police – Ambulance – Fire

Workshop at RADAR Northern Irelands one and only life-sized, interactive safety centre.

8th August 2016

Glasgow BSL Tour – BDA Scotland

Learning the history of the city of Glasgow.

8th August 2016

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Deaf-led. Community focused.

Who we are

Leadership & governance

History & heritage

Our work across the UK

Campaigns, policy and evidence

Support, projects and programmes

Information and resources

Celebrating BSL and Deaf culture

Latest news

Explore

Help make a difference

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