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BDA quote for UK Government release of Third BSL Report 2024-25
Northern Ireland: Sign Language Bill
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.
The Future Starts with Us: BSL Conference 2025 is Coming to Leeds
From 17–18 July 2025, the British Deaf Association (BDA) will host BSL Conference 2025—a landmark gathering celebrating 135 years of Deaf language, culture and community.
Press Release: Calling All Deaf Football Fans
A potential partner would like to deepen engagement with Deaf football fans to learn more about your lived experiences of going to football matches.
British Deaf Association reveals the UK’s 2025 British Sign Language Poet Laureate
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is proud to announce the winner of their second annual BSL (British Sign Language) Poet Laureate competition.