EE and BT Sport are teaming up to search for a duo to provide British Sign Language (BSL) commentary around a range of BT Sport programming in 2023, including the UEFA Champions League Final.
EE launch ‘New Signing’ campaign with BT Sport
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Scotland: BSL National Plan event
It was with great pleasure that BDA Scotland hosted ‘Your Views: BSL National Plan 2017 – 2023’ in Glasgow. The event was attended by representatives from Councils and NHS services as well as Deaf community members.
BDA Statement: Olly Murs’ Video
“On Friday 7 October, popstar Olly Murs released a video on Instagram to accompany the release of his new song, Die Of A Broken Heart, in which he signed along to the song. The clip was dedicated to “his fans in the Deaf community”.
Unfortunately, Olly appears to have been misinformed by the person who coached him, Isabella Evans, a hearing social media influencer also known as Isabella Signs.
Statement from the BDA
We take the findings of this tribunal, which dates back to 2018, very seriously. We will review and update our internal HR policies and procedures to ensure that BDA staff are informed of their employment rights and feel fully supported in finding a balance between their professional and personal lives.
It’s International Week of the Deaf 2022
Ever since 2009, the International Week of Deaf People has been celebrated every year across the world during the last week of September, under the leadership of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).The aim of the week is to raise global awareness of issues particularly or disproportionately affecting Deaf communities.
Her Majesty The Queen
The British Deaf Association (BDA) shares the nation’s great sorrow and deep sense of loss at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.