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    • WHAT WE DO
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            • BSL in GCSE
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            • Legal Status for BSL
            • Our work in Government
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            • Research & Consultations
            • Sign Language Week
            • National BSL Day
            • International Week of Deaf People
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            • Community Development
            • Deaf Roots & Pride
            • Family Sign in the Home
            • Signs of our times
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            • Dementia Project
            • Dementia Toolkit
            • Dementia Research
            • England Loneliness Project
          • VIDEO INFORMATION IN BSL
            • Family Sign at Home
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            • Hate Crime Prevention (Scotland)
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    • NEWS & EVENTS
            • Press-Release-Web-11-March-26
              Press Statement: Senedd’s vote
            • YNWA-STATE-FEAT-EWB1
              BDA Statement: A collaborative journey to celebrate BSL in football
            • PR-270227-Feat-web
              British Sign Language takes its rightful place at Anfield – and beyond
          • All news >

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IWD Day 2 – Children’s Rights

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BDA understand that it is crucial for Deaf children to have the right to early access and exposure to Sign Language.
Our Family Signing in the Home project allows for Deaf children to learn sign language in their own home, with their families, creating a more inclusive environment for everyone.

24th September 2019

International Week of the Deaf 2019

WFD

International Week of the Deaf is an initiative of the WFD and was first launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global Deaf Community on the last week of September each year to commemorate the same month the first World Congress of the WFD was held.

23rd September 2019

Brexit – Things to prepare for

Prep-for-Brexit

After The United Kingdom leaves the EU on the 31st October 2019, there may be some changes to the way we travel abroad. The BDA have created some useful videos on what to expect when Brexit comes into force; you can find these on our dedicated Brexit page at bda.org.uk/brexit

17th September 2019

Becoming a foster carer

Become a foster carer

Anyone can apply to be a foster carer. If you are interested and would like more information on how to apply, contact your local council

5th September 2019

Reduce your waste

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Do you want to reduce your waste, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry – We have 10 tips for you, to make a start in reducing your waste.

3rd September 2019

How students can prepare for a job interview

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Looking for a job can be stressful and nerve-wracking, but can also be an enjoyable experience and is an opportunity to learn new things.

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