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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Jock Young Award 2022: Nominate Now
The BDA’s Jock Young Award celebrates the amazing achievements of our Deaf young people in Scotland. Nominations are now open for you to nominate a Deaf young person who…
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Applications open for UK Government’s BSL Advisory Board
Following the BSL Act legally recognising BSL as a language of England, Scotland and Wales which 151,000 people use, the Government have announced recruitment plans to join their BSL…
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