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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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…
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Leicestershire Covid-19 Project
It is with great thanks to the support from Leicestershire County Council, the BDA have established and are running a Covid 19 project for Leicestershire Deaf community. This is…
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Newham Deaf Access Forum celebrates IWD
Robin Ash, BDA Access and Inclusion Officer, was invited to give a talk about International Week of the Deaf at a Newham Deaf Access Forum event in London.
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North East Derbyshire District Council signs BSL Charter
North East Derbyshire District Council has become the first district council in the UK to sign the British Sign Language Charter.
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DRP tries Virtual Reality
East Midlands organised an event at Pulse Virtual Reality (VR). This event was organised and led by a DRP staff member, Matthew Shaw who has arranged various summer outings.…
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Deaf Roots and Pride Goes to Laser Quest
DRP East Midlands organised an event at Laser Quest. This event was organise and led by one young person on our DRP team, which has boosted his confidence in…
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