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
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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 Language classes for the families of newly identified deaf children across the UK.
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Joint stakeholder response – BATOD, BDA, Signature, NDCS, ABSLEP, BSL Curriculum Working Group
Statement on workforce planning for BSL GCSE and Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (QToDs)
BDA Youth AGM Workshop: Your Voice Matters!
Hosted by Danny Murphy, Sylvia Simmonds, and BDA Youth
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