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      Join our Heritage Steering Group We’re looking for members to join our Heritage Steering Group. We especially welcome Deaf community members, alongside people… 4 June 2026
      
      BDA’s new 2026 – 2029 Strategy Today we are proud to share our new three-year plan for 2026–2029 — and to reflect on just… 15 May 2026
      
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LATEST NEWS

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.

21st May 2015

UPDATE – LISA AND SARA KELLY WILL BE ON TV TONIGHT!

Lisa and Sara Kelly will be on TV tonight – Nolan Live’ tonight at 10:45pm (in N.I.).

20th May 2015

BDA welcomes Ofcom’s decision on the Sign Language TV

The British Deaf Association warmly welcomes the positive action from Ofcom to increase the broadcasters obligations from 30 minutes each month to 75 minutes per month to provide sign-presented TV programmes, starting from January 2016.

19th May 2015

BDA Supports the efforts of Sara and Lisa Kelly

Director of Community Development and Operations, Damian Barry said: “The BDA supports the efforts of Sara and Lisa Kelly.

18th May 2015

Ofcom recently updated signing obligations for smaller TV channels broadcasting in the UK

Since 2007, channels with an audience TV viewing share between 0.05% and 1% (relevant channels) have been required to show 30 minutes of programmes each month presented in BSL.

13th May 2015