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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DRP Midlands visits Drayton Manor
The Midlands’ Deaf Roots & Pride team took a trip to the fantastic Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire for a day of twists and turns on the park’s…
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What is Power of Attorney?
Avril and Lucy from BDA Scotland chat about Power of Attorney (P.O.A); What is it? When should you consider it? How do I go about setting it up?
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GCSE in BSL could be introduced in the UK
A GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) could be introduced in the UK before the next general election after the Government’s Department for Education (DfE) reversed a decision to…
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Caring for Someone with Dementia?
Are you a Sign Language user caring for someone with Dementia? BDA Northern Ireland want to speak to people who care for a Deaf person with Dementia, or are…
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Being a Full-Time Carer – Community Stories
BDA Scotland’s Dementia team recently visited members of the community to chat about their experiences of being a full-time carer for someone with Dementia.
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The Difference between BSL & SSE
The British Deaf Association (BDA) would like to respond to comments made on Limping Chicken about British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE) and to highlight that…
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