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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Reflection on 2017 – BDA Chair’s Winter Newsletter
Newsletter and reflection on 2017 with BDA Chair.
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UN declares International Day of Sign Languages
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 September as International Day of Sign Languages.
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Irish Sign Language to be officially recognised
Today, in a landmark moment, legislation for an Irish Sign Language Act has passed through the Oireachtas (legislature of the Irish Republic). The ‘Irish Sign Language for the Deaf…
Read moreDeaf man to pursue AtW case in courts
The British Deaf Association can report that a Deaf senior executive is taking legal action following implementation of the Access to Work cap.
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Board of Trustees Election Results
The results from the recent elections for the new BDA board members has just been announced.
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Update – Meeting with NI MLAs & Kate Green MP
Video update from BDA Chair with what has been happening lately.
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