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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Reflecting on 6 years of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015
On 17th September 2015, a BSL Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament, giving Scotland the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.
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Deaf Role Model of the month: Tasnim Sharif
Caffy from Deaf Roots & Pride, Scotland, chats with role model of the month, Tasnim Sharif, about her important work within the Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club (SEMDC).
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Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Deaf Young People
A member of the DRP Scotland's Youth Advisory Group, Erin McCluskey, asked BDA Scotland's James about the COVID-19 vaccination.
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DRP Scotland: Introducing our new Transitions Officers
Deaf Roots & Pride Scotland would like to introduce two new members of staff; Catherine Nassimi-Green and Moira Ross. Catherine and Moira have joined DRP team as Transitions Officers…
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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…
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