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Lifeline Public Consultation Workshop – Belfast

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The Public Health Agency, on behalf of lifeline wants to know how this can work for Deaf people. Come along to the workshop and let us know your views.

30th September 2015

Social Event – NI

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A social evening to mark the BDA’s 125 celebrations and hosting the 109th WFD Board Meeting.

30th September 2015

Legal status for BSL / ISL – Northern Ireland

After years of campaigning by the deaf community, BSL and ISL were officially recognised as minority languages in Northern Ireland in March 2004 for about 4,500 Deaf sign language users of which 3,000 are BSL users, and 1,500 are ISL users. Although no legal status for BSL / ISL in Northern Ireland. Useful link:  Official […]

7th September 2015

Health – Dementia (NI)

The British Deaf Association (BDA) NI, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society NI, have produced an innovative DVD designed for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss.

7th September 2015

Hands in the Park: Botanic Gardens

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Take pride in our language and culture.
Enjoy a day out with friends old and new.

28th August 2015

Dream Big

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What would you like to be when you grow up?

24th August 2015
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