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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BDA NI meet political parties on SL Rights
Dr. Terry Riley OBE, Majella McAteer, John Carberry MBE and Brian Symington today met with 3 of the main political parties in Stormont to discuss ongoing work in regards…
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SDLP: “Deaf community must not be forgotten”
the SDLP's Deputy Leader, Nicola Mallon, has issued a press release to reaffirm her party's support for "legislative protection and support for the language rights of deaf people in…
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BDA NI meet with MLAs at Stormont
Dr. Terry Riley OBE, Majella McAteer, John Carberry MBE and Brian Symington today met with 3 of the main political parties in Stormont to discuss ongoing work in regards…
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Sign Language the hot topic at Féile an Phobail
BDA Scotland chats to Rachel O’Neill, Programme Director of MSc Inclusive Education - University of Edinburgh
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BDA welcomes “historic” decision
BDA NI welcomes the Health and Social Care Board’s recent decision to remodel the current system for providing British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language interpreters for Health and…
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International Women’s Day
BDA have organised a special event to celebrate International Women's Day, this year's theme is 'Be Bold For Change'.
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