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A thank you – Terry Riley

On behalf of everyone at the BDA and the Deaf community, we thank you, Dr Terry Riley OBE, for your tireless commitment as a staunch supporter, a steadfast campaigner…

Calls to restore the Access to Elected Office Fund

The BDA welcomes a new petition to restore the Access to Elected Office Fund by More United, fronted by former BDA director David Buxton alongside Emily Brothers and Simeon…

BDA response to Independent article – 12/03/2018

‘The Silent Child’ wins Oscar

Last night, millions watched on as the creators of The Silent Child walked onstage to collect the highest accolade in film – the Academy Award.

Introducing Louise – DRP Scotland

Today we chat to Louise Sloan, BDA Scotland’s new Mentoring Officer for the Deaf Roots & Pride Project, about her role within the team and how the Mentoring aspect…

WFD & WASLI- Use of Signing Avatars

WFD and WASLI have jointly developed a statement to express their concern about the way in which decisions on where and when to use signing avatars as a form…