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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It’s #Pride Month!
June is Pride month in the UK and around the world – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, their struggles and their achievements. At the British Deaf Association,…
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Dementia Action Week 2022
This week, the BDA is supporting Dementia Action Week 2022, a national campaign led by the Alzheimer's Society. From 16-22 May, we will be highlighting the unique social, cultural…
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BSL Bill Passes Third Reading
This afternoon, the House of Lords passed the Bill on its third and final reading with no amendments. The next step is for the Bill to receive Royal Assent…
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We’re live from Westminster!
As Parliament passes British Sign Language Bill today, recognising BSL as a language of Great Britain for the first time, re-watch our footage of the day's events and the…
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Livestream Event at Westminster
Since we are not able to physically gather together on the 27th of April for the 3rd Reading by House of Lord to (hopefully) celebrate an historical event, we…
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British Sign Language Bill passes 2nd reading in the House of Lords
A Bill to recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as a language of England, Scotland and Wales passed unopposed by Peers on Friday 25 March on its second reading in…
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