BDA Scotland is offering a new BSL Helpline to assist Deaf people in Scotland with information, advice and support relating to councils and the NHS.
BDA Scotland launches BSL Helpline
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BDA Scotland interviewed on BBC
Avril Hepner from BDA Scotland was recently interviewed on BBC Scotland’s – ‘The Nine’ programme to talk about issues with Channel 4’s lack of subtitles in their programming schedule.
Rosie Cooper, MP, meets with Deaf sector representatives
On Wednesday 6th October 2021, Rosie Cooper, MP, met with representatives from the Deaf Sector to discuss a British Sign Language Bill which she will bring forward as a Private Member’s Bill in January 2022.
Jock Young Award 2021: Winner
Moira Ross from DRP Scotland’s Transitions project, announces this year’s winner of the Jock Young Award 2021. This year’s nominees are all inspiring role models for Deaf young people across Scotland, however, after some tough deliberation, this year’s winner is…
We Sign for Human Rights
Day 4: International Week of Deaf People 2021. Happy International Day of Sign Languages! This year’s theme is ‘We Sign for Human Rights’.
Happy International Week of Deaf people
Happy International Week of Deaf people to everyone from us at the British Deaf Association! The World Federation of the Deaf has announced that this year’s theme is ‘Celebrating thriving deaf communities’, something that the BDA has been doing since 1890!