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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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.
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UHCW signs up to new pledges for people with hearing loss
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have become the first organisation in the West Midlands to sign the BSL Charter.
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New NSPCC video will help keep deaf children safe from sexual abuse
The NSPCC is launching a video version of its successful Underwear Rule guidance today to help keep deaf children safe from sexual abuse.
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BDA Scotland Submission Paper to the Scottish Parliament Education and Culture Committee
BDA Scotland was recently invited to make a submission to the Scottish Parliaments Education & Culture Committee on the attainment of school pupils with a sensory impairment. Here is…
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UPDATE: RBSLI
The BDA understands that a Regulatory Body for Sign Language Interpreters and Translators (RBSLI) has been set up.
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Variety of Hands Performance
British Deaf Association and J C Promotion are working together to celebrate Deaf people involvement in Deaf Arts by hosting an exciting evening of Variety show!
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