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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City of Wolverhampton achieve Pledge 2 status
City of Wolverhampton Council first council to achieve Pledge 2 status in BDA Charter
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BDA Derbyshire Crime Project
What is classed as an emergency and the difference to a non-emergency situation when using text message to the police.
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PIP Meeting with Capita – “Disappointing”
It is unacceptable and a very bad practice for any high level or complex meetings with trainee BSL interpreters.
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Have your say on the Accessible Information Standard review Olivia Butterworth
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qirjp3I_zQ As the Accessible Information Standard review is launched, NHS England’s Head of Public Participation, calls on people to share their experiences: Last summer, we reached a…
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Update: BDA Medal of Honour bestowed to Doug Alker
We finally managed to make the presentation to Doug at the East Lancashire Deaf Society.
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