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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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.
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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…
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#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.
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#BSLActNow! Campaign Update
Here is a short video to tell you what happened yesterday regarding the result of the Private Members' Bill Ballot. Let’s hope one of them will introduce #BSL Bill.
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BSL Act Now! Campaign Update
So far, 356 MPs have received a BSL Bill email letter from local Deaf and BSL supporters. We've reached 54% of a total number of 650 MPs. We still…
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Steven’s experience of shielding
This is a BSL video from BDA Midlands of an interview with a Deaf gentleman, Steven Carey, who has kindly shared his experience of being shielded, and how he…
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