Reliable new data points to an extraordinary 1.5 million UK citizens being able to sign in British Sign Language (BSL), following the release of an important report by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Press Release: Scotland Census
Scotland: BSL National Plan event
It was with great pleasure that BDA Scotland hosted ‘Your Views: BSL National Plan 2017 – 2023’ in Glasgow. The event was attended by representatives from Councils and NHS services as well as Deaf community members.
Jock Young Award 2022: Nominate Now
The BDA’s Jock Young Award celebrates the amazing achievements of our Deaf young people in Scotland.
Nominations are now open for you to nominate a Deaf young person who you feel deserves to have their achievements and efforts recognised.
DRP Scotland: Vet Workshops
BDA Scotland’s DRP Transitions project were delighted to work with Veterinary Nurse Assistant, Julie Beckett, to deliver specialist workshops about veterinary care to P3-P7 classes at St Roch’s Primary and S1-S6 classes at St Roch’s Secondary in Glasgow.
BDA Scotland visit Auchmuty High School, Glenrothes
Recently BDA Scotland visited Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes in Fife, to deliver a workshop to young Deaf pupils all about human rights.
Diabetes Awareness Week 2022
This week is Diabetes Awareness Week, a week dedicated to creating awareness of the condition and encouraging people to share their experiences of living with diabetes.