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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BSL Act 2022 update
he BSL Act Now! Campaign was led by the British Deaf Association (BDA), working collaboratively with other deaf organisations such as RNID, Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD), Signature,…
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BDA Scotland visit Auchmuty High School, Glenrothes
Recently BDA Scotland visited Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes in Fife, to deliver a workshop to young Deaf pupils all about human rights.
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Are you Deaf and living in London?
The British Deaf Association is working with the Greater London Authority to organise 2 sessions at City Hall. We would like feedback from Deaf Londoners on what it is…
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Diabetes Awareness Week 2022
This week is Diabetes Awareness Week, a week dedicated to creating awareness of the condition and encouraging people to share their experiences of living with diabetes.
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BDA statement on “sign systems” and the oppression of BSL
We would like to express our serious concerns regarding the exponential growth in online content created by hearing people using “sign supported communication systems” or “language programmes” that incorporate…
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BDA Newsletter: Spring 2022
For this month only, we are delighted to share an update of our latest work, which normally goes out to Members only. If you would like to receive future…
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