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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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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BDA is 132 years old
On 24 July, we celebrate the 132nd anniversary of the founding of the British Deaf Association. The BDA was formed by Francis Maginn in Leeds as the British Deaf…
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DRP Scotland: Vet Workshops
BDA Scotland's DRP Transitions project were delighted to work with Veterinary Nurse Assistant, Julie Beckett, to deliver specialist workshops about veterinary care to P3-P7 classes at St Roch’s Primary…
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Greater London Authority: Engagement Sessions
Robin Ash, the BDA’s BSL Equality & Rights Co-ordinator was in East London last week, facilitating the two engagement sessions for the local Deaf community to give their feedback…
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