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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Meeting with CAPITA PIP assessors
On Tuesday 6th March, the BDA were invited to give a short presentation to the CAPITA PIP assessors at Fort Dunlop Birmingham.
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BDA New Chair Announcement
The BDA BOT have accepted the nomination panels decision that Agnes Dyab has met the relevant criteria for the Chair. As a result of this, there will be no…
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SDLP welcomes PIP changes for deaf
The SDLP's Deputy Leader, Nicola Mallon, has issued a press release welcoming changes made to the PIP assessment process for deaf applicants.
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How well is the UK performing on disability rights?
This report is about the UK's work on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It sets out the United Nations' main concerns about…
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