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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Young campaigners
We are not afraid to stand up and ask for what we have right to. Meet the sisters who didn't take NO for an answer
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Toy Like Me
The story of a campaign that helped produce the UK's first ever Deaf doll. Melissa Mostyn reports
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Congrats letter received from WFD
World Federation of the Deaf Board extend their heartfelt congratulations to BDA on the recent passing on the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.
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Scottish Parliament Tour Update
BDA Scotland invited BSL users to attend a guided tour of the Scottish Parliament and meet with Mark Griffin MSP.
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British Deaf Association applauds British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill
New bill means British Deaf Sign Language users could migrate to Scotland to access better services.
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Press Release – BSL (Scotland) Bill to become Act
A historic landmark - BSL (Scotland) Bill was passed unanimously by all Parties in the Scottish Parliament.
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