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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BDA Manifesto
Latest video update – 20/03/2015 – “BDA Manifesto – How to use it?”: A BSL video campaign for the upcoming General Election on 7th May 2015. Introduction The British…
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Minister Announces Awards Cap in Access to Work Changes
Minister Announces Awards Cap in Access to Work Changes
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Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable signed the BSL Charter
Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable, Chris Eyre signed the British Sign Language (BSL) Charter at the Nottinghamshire Deaf Society.
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BDA launch “Accessing Public Services: Issues for Deaf people” report to improve access for the Deaf community
Mayor of Camden and Deputy Chair of the GLA Health Committee joined the Deaf community for the BDA launch of the Accessing Public Services: Issues for Deaf People report.
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Blackpool Council agrees to sign BSL charter
Blackpool Council agrees to sign BDAs British Sign Language Charter, pledging to provide better public services to Deaf people
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