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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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…
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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…
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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'.
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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…
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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.
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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).
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