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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Sleep Tips for Students during Exam Periods
1. Get into a routine 2. Practise deep breathing 3. Write down your worries 4. Be aware of what you eat or drink before bed 5. Create a peaceful…
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Interview with Deaf Barber, Darren
Darren, a Deaf barber from Glasgow tells us about his journey from college into employment and the importance having the correct support in place. Darren explains how he got…
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Microsoft EU Accessibility Summit 2019
BDA's Peter Kendell had the exciting opportunity to attend Microsoft's EU Accessibility Summit in Brussels, Belgium to learn about the company's strides in developing assistive technology to improve accessibility…
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Support in a court setting
Victim Support provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime.
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Resignation Announcement
The BDA are sad to announce the resignation of Dr Robert Adam and Alexy Dury from the Board of Trustees.
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Tips for Dementia Carers
For any person going through the experience of caring for someone with Dementia, it’s so important to share your experiences with others. In today’s video, BDA Scotland’s Community Development…
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