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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Special announcement from the NI Minister for Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL)
BDA Northern Ireland was delighted to hear the announcement from Carál Ní Chuilín, NI Minister of DCAL who will be introducing a draft BSL/ISL Bill.
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BDA and WFD secured a commitment to co-design a BSL/ISL Bill for Northern Ireland
Meeting took place in Stormont Parliament Building in Belfast, NI with Junior Ministers to secured a commitment to co-design a BSL/ISL Bill for NI.
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Newly appointed board of WFD and WFDYS holds first meeting in Belfast – NI
British Deaf Association hosts World Federation of the Deaf & World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section at Belfast City Hall.
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Meeting with OFM / DFM Junior Ministers at Stormont – NI
BDA Chair and staff with WFD President Colin and WFDYS President Cecilia met with Junior Ministers from the Dept of OFM/DFM and the meeting took place in Stormont Parliament…
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Brief Update on recent BDA Civic Reception
A brief update on BDA's Civic Reception which was held at Belfast City Hall for the WFD/WFDYS boards.
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BDA NI – International Mens Day 2015
International Men's Day - "Make a Difference for Men and Boys".
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