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      Join our Deafblind Advisory Group The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for Deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape… 25 June 2026
      
      Join our Heritage Steering Group We’re looking for members to join our Heritage Steering Group. We especially welcome Deaf community members, alongside people… 4 June 2026
      
      BDA’s new 2026 – 2029 Strategy Today we are proud to share our new three-year plan for 2026–2029 — and to reflect on just… 15 May 2026
      
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LATEST NEWS

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.

21st October 2021

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.

14th October 2021

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…

8th October 2021

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’.

24th September 2021

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!

21st September 2021