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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Discussion with Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
Last night BDA representative David Buxton supported a local Deaf Community group, led by Martine Monksfield, to meet their local MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
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DRP Role Models & Recycling Workshop
The BDA’s Deaf Roots and Pride (DRP) project delivered a Deaf Role Models & Recycling workshop at St Roch's Primary School in Glasgow.
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Jock Young Award Winner 2021
BDA Scotland went to St Roch's Secondary School to present the Jock Young Award to Lewis Eugene Maguire.
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BDA visits Solihull Deaf Feelgood Group
Our BDA officer, Robin Ash, visited Solihull Deaf Feelgood Group on Thursday 11 November to deliver an information session about Smart Meters.
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BDA Scotland launches BSL Helpline
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.
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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.
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