Mark Isherwood, Member of the Senedd for North Wales, will introduce a Members’ Proposal for a British Sign Language Bill in the Senedd on Wednesday 24th February 2021. Yes, this Wednesday!
We need your help! Please contact your Member of the Senedd (MS) and ask them to support Mark Isherwood’s Proposal. See attached email which you can send to your MS.
The BDA have been fortunate to receive funding from the National Emergencies Trust to set up and deliver a BSL Helpline for Deaf people who live in the East Midlands. Thank you to those people who have shared our previous video with their families, friends and colleagues.
The BDA Midlands have been fortunate to be in receipt of some funding from the National Emergencies Trust to deliver a BSL helpline for Deaf people who live in the East Midlands.
BDA Scotland’s Deaf People Makes Glasgow BSL Trails Project explores Glasgow’s buildings and historical identify within the Deaf community. It is a fantastic opportunity for Deaf young people to learn about the buildings in Glasgow related to Deaf history.
Erin McCluskey was nominated in the Deaf Role Model category for her work as a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. She’s worked incredibly hard in this role and has also produced numerous BSL videos encouraging young deaf people and the deaf community to engage in civic life.
Today is International Day of Sign Languages – Sign Languages are for everyone!
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
