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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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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Congratulations goes to Finnish Association of the Deaf!
The BDA sends it congratulations to the Finnish Association of the Deaf who received an award at the 2015 Jodi Awards.
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Engaging with Deaf communities
Engaging with Deaf communities article in 'Positive' magazine of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust - January 2015 issue.
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BDA meets DWP next week Access to Work
Now that the election is completed we have another ongoing meeting with DWP as some new ATW issues and Guidelines have now cropped up which gives us great concern.
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