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!
LATEST NEWS
Reflecting on 6 years of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015
On 17th September 2015, a BSL Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament, giving Scotland the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.
Deaf Role Model of the month: Tasnim Sharif
Caffy from Deaf Roots & Pride, Scotland, chats with role model of the month, Tasnim Sharif, about her important work within the Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club (SEMDC).
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Deaf Young People
A member of the DRP Scotland’s Youth Advisory Group, Erin McCluskey, asked BDA Scotland’s James about the COVID-19 vaccination.
DRP Scotland: Introducing our new Transitions Officers
Deaf Roots & Pride Scotland would like to introduce two new members of staff; Catherine Nassimi-Green and Moira Ross. Catherine and Moira have joined DRP team as Transitions Officers and will primarily be working with young deaf people aged between 8 to 25, living in the central belt of Scotland.
#WhereIsTheInterpreter Campaign – Judicial Review
The British Deaf Association congratulates #WhereistheInterpreter team on winning a key argument in the Judicial Review – the result of which was announced today.