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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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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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.).
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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…
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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.
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