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LATEST NEWS

NI Assembly – Sign Language update

Stormont-Belfast

The Northern Ireland Assembly have reprised calls for a BSL/ISL Bill and hope to see progress “in the coming weeks and months”.

4th February 2020

BBC suspends Red Button switch-off

BBC Red button

BDA works with National Federation of the Blind UK to successfully campaign against the BBC’s decision to withdraw its Red Button Service.

3rd February 2020

Preventing blocked drains

Sink-Web

If you have ever experienced a blocked drain, you will know it’s not a nice experience and it can cost a lot of money and time if you have to call out and wait for a plumber.

3rd February 2020

What to keep in your first aid kit

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It’s important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.

1st February 2020

Finding subtitled cinema screenings

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Hello. I am here to talk about ‘yourlocalcinema.com’, where you can find out more information on subtitled screenings.

Go to the website, please click or type the film you hope to watch.

30th January 2020

The FoodSwitch App

FoodSwitch App Feat

Foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat, saturated fats (saturates) and sugars, but many people struggle to understand nutrition labels on food packaging.

27th January 2020
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