Petition for free BSL classes for families
The BDA is working with campaigning organisation 38 Degrees on a new petition calling for free British Sign…
2 November 2026
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Work to be done on census figures for BSL
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to see that the 2021 Census managed to reach and count more deaf BSL signers in England and Wales, an increase of…
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Send a BDA eCard this Christmas
The BDA is on #DontSendMeACard raising funds for Christmas this year! It's really simple – make a donation of what you would have spent on paper cards and you…
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BDA win at Sense Awards 2022
We are very excited to announce that the British Deaf Association picked up the award for Campaigner of the Year at this year's Sense Awards for our work on…
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David Buxton wins at Signature Hall of Fame Awards
BDA’s former Chair, David Buxton, picked up an award at last Friday’s Signature Hall of Fame awards for his work on the BSL Act Now! Campaign.
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BDA Awards 2022
The British Deaf Association was delighted to present a number of awards at our AGM & Gala Dinner to recognise some of the incredible individuals who work to improve…
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Members AGM 2022
Today is the BDA’s AGM. The BDA was set up in 1890 to ensure a world in which the language, culture, community, diversity and heritage of Deaf people in…
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