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
Latest from the BDA
News, updates and stories from across the British Deaf Association and the Deaf community.
All news
Explore BDA news by keyword or nation.
Law change opens door to deaf jurors
I am very pleased that the Ministry of Justice has finally recognised the need to update the law to allow BSL/English interpreters in the Jury Room in order that…
Read more
Urgent message for the Welsh Sign Language Community
Mark Isherwood, Member of the Senedd for North Wales, will introduce a Members’ Proposal for a British Sign Language Bill in the Senedd on Wednesday 24th February 2021. Yes,…
Read more
How to contact the BSL Helpline: East Midlands
The BDA have been fortunate to receive funding from the National Emergencies Trust to set up and deliver a BSL Helpline for Deaf people who live in the East…
Read more
East Midlands: BSL Helpine to go live
The BDA Midlands have been fortunate to be in receipt of some funding from the National Emergencies Trust to deliver a BSL helpline for Deaf people who live in…
Read more
Deaf Pupils explore Glasgow’s Deaf history
BDA Scotland's Deaf People Makes Glasgow BSL Trails Project explores Glasgow’s buildings and historical identify within the Deaf community. It is a fantastic opportunity for Deaf young people to…
Read more