British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority
The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the…
23 September 2026
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Campaigning for BSL
The British Deaf Association has campaigned for 120 years on the rights of Deaf people and sign language users.
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If you are communicating through a sign language interpreter there are some simple things you can do to make the conversation as natural as possible.
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Deaf people can choose from a number of communication methods. An individuals choice will have been determined by many factors to do with their experience and the nature and…
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What is Deaf culture?
Like many linguistic minorities, Deaf people enjoy a unique culture, as worthy of respect as any other. The Deaf way of life is quite fascinating. It is only in…
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Health and well-being – Resources in BSL
A valuable resources on health and wellbeing for BSL users and Deaf people.
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