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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Brexit – Information for Northern Ireland
The United Kingdom (UK) is currently in the process of leaving the European Union (EU) and this will have some impact on life in Northern Ireland.
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Audiology Seminar Report – N.Ireland
In March 2019, British Deaf Association (Northern Ireland) held an Audiology Seminar in Northern Ireland for health professionals involved in the care pathway of deaf children and young people…
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Lost tribute to Wilhelmina Tredennick found in charity shop
Today, our Belfast office was visited by Anne Murray, who has gifted the BDA and the Deaf Community with a very special item. Anne was out running errands, and…
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Department for Communities PIP Information Sessions
The Department for Communities is to hold a series of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) information sessions. This follows on from the Department’s published response to the Independent Review of…
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The Courtroom – 3 things to know
Have you been to a courtroom before? Maybe you are unsure of the internal protocol of a court setting?
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Belfast City Council Signs the BSL/ISL Charter
Belfast City Council has today become the first Northern Ireland council to sign up to the British/Irish Sign Language Charter, committing to promote better access to public services for…
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