The Sign Language Bill is currently progressing through the Northern Ireland Assembly and is at the Committee Stage, where it is being scrutinised by the Committee for Communities.
Northern Ireland: Sign Language Bill
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A potential partner would like to deepen engagement with Deaf football fans to learn more about your lived experiences of going to football matches.
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