Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026
Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds…
31 July 2026
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Northern Ireland: Sign Language Bill
The Sign Language Bill is currently progressing through the Northern Ireland Assembly and is at the Committee Stage, where it is being scrutinised by the Committee for Communities.
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NI: Remote interpreting service established for sign language users
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA has announced the establishment of a free remote interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) users to access NHS111…
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BDA Statement: NI Assembly
The British Deaf Association (Northern Ireland) congratulates all parties on reaching agreement to restore the devolved Government in Northern Ireland. We are also delighted that both British and Irish…
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Report launched on Access to Justice for Deaf
On the 11th of December, BDA NI, and leading Deaf researchers, will be releasing a groundbreaking report on the barriers Deaf people face when trying to access justice in…
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NI Health Service – Industrial Action
You might have seen in the news UNISON Trades Unions members have decided to engage in ‘industrial action’.
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DFC launches VRS Service for benefits info
If you live in Northern Ireland, it's useful to know that the Department for Communities (DfC) have launched a VRS service to chat to staff about benefits information.
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