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BSL Charter signing at GLA with the Mayor

Huawei Literacy Skills Project

We are pleased to share the outcome of the BDA's Huawei Literacy Skills Project in partnership with Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children.

UK Government publishes the BSL Report 2022

On the 31st July, the UK Government published the BSL Report 2022, which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language…

BDA Statement – WFD Congress 2027

The British Deaf Association (BDA) would like to express concerns about the suitability of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the next World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)…

Deafblind Awareness Week 2023

Why do we need Sign Language Rights for Deafblind people? Heather and Johnboy discuss their experiences of becoming Deafblind, what it's like to lose your vision, and equality for…

Deaf charities back Rose Ayling-Ellis’ call for free BSL lessons for parents

Deaf charities are backing Strictly winner Rose Ayling Ellis’ call on the Government to provide free access to British Sign Language (BSL) lessons for the parents and guardians of…