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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BSL Charter East Midlands update 2014
Robin Ash talks about a BSL Charter update for the East Midlands.
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Action Deafness interviews Robin Ash – BSL Charter
A short interview by Action Deafness about the official signing of the BDA's BSL Charter on Tuesday 12th November 2013.
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North Down Borough Council fulfilling BSL Charter pledges
North Down Borough Council has translated parts of their website into BSL.
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Welsh Deaf Youth project to end
BDA have been unable to find alternative funding to continue our deaf youth project and it will therefore close down on 1st November 2013.
Read moreGuide for Tourist Organisations
Improving access for Deaf people who visit tourist attractions.
Read moreGuide to Reasonable Adjustment for Employers of Deaf People
Equality law recognises that bringing about equality for disabled people may mean changing the way in which employment is structured, the removal of physical barriers and/or providing extra support…
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