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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Linda Day – Vice Chair
Linda owns a business linked to BSL Learning and has many years of management experience from working at Bristol University. She comes from a Deaf family and is actively…
Read moreDr Terry Riley OBE – Chair
Dr Terry Riley has been involved in the BDA for over 40 years and is now in his third term as Chair. He is also a board member of…
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Health – Dementia (NI)
The British Deaf Association (BDA) NI, in partnership with Alzheimers Society NI, have produced an innovative DVD designed for people who are Deaf or have hearing loss.
Read moreHealth – Dementia (Scotland)
Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/109236721 More BSL and subtitle videos are available at: NHS Scotland – YouTube – Click here Alzheimer’s Scotland (Action on Dementia) – website – Click here
Read moreHealth – Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is mental illness which affects around 2% to 3% of the population. It affects both men and women equally. It is characterised by people experiencing severe mood…
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