In March 2019, British Deaf Association (Northern Ireland) held an Audiology Seminar in Northern Ireland for health professionals involved in the care pathway of deaf children and young people and their families.
Audiology Seminar Report – N.Ireland
Lost tribute to Wilhelmina Tredennick found in charity shop
Today, our Belfast office was visited by Anne Murray, who has gifted the BDA and the Deaf Community with a very special item. Anne was out running errands, and decided to have a look in a local charity shop.
Department for Communities PIP Information Sessions
The Department for Communities is to hold a series of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) information sessions. This follows on from the Department’s published response to the Independent Review of the PIP Assessment process (Walter Rader report).
The Courtroom – 3 things to know
Have you been to a courtroom before? Maybe you are unsure of the internal protocol of a court setting?
Belfast City Council Signs the BSL/ISL Charter
Belfast City Council has today become the first Northern Ireland council to sign up to the British/Irish Sign Language Charter, committing to promote better access to public services for Deaf communities.
Welfare Reform – Interpreter Provision
BDA (NI) have some good news we would like to share with members of the Deaf community. Deaf people will be able to go to their local Advice NI or CAB office and request Interpretation services for support with Welfare Reform related issues, such as PIP and Universal Credit