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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BDA awarded for #BSLActNow Campaign
We are excited to announce that the British Deaf Association picked up an award at last night's Scope Disability Equality Awards ceremony in London for our work on the…
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EE launch ‘New Signing’ campaign with BT Sport
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…
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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…
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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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