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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BDA response: Disability MP boasts £3m of AtW budget was unspent
BDA have been shocked to learn of the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinsons recent comments that £3m of last years £100m Access to Work budget was unspent.
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Public Statement – Couple Found Guilty of misusing Access to Work funds
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is appalled at news (see article online - click here) of two interpreters found guilty of misusing public funds to fund their own lifestyle.
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Education and Culture Committee passed Stage 2 of the BSL Scotland Bill
BDA Scotland warmly congratulates the Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee in passing Stage 2 BSL (Scotland) Bill with amendments this morning.
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Calling all Deaf young people in Scotland
We would like you to give us your opinion about the support you would like as a young Deaf person in Scotland.
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BDA secures funding for new Advocacy and Empowerment project for Deaf people
The BDA has received £397,967 from the Big Lottery Fund to enhance the ability and confidence of deaf people to overcome disadvantage faced in achieving the same life outcomes…
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A historic moment
Nottinghamshires signature secures complete BSL Charter coverage in the area.
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