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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Scottish Minister makes statement for BSL Plan
We are excited to announce that the Scottish Parliament is currently in session and the Minister, Mark McDonald, will be giving his ministerial statement regarding the BSL National Plan…
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Channel 4 – ‘The Political Slot’ – BDA response
The BDA Board of Trustees have accepted Asif Iqbal resignation forthwith from the BDA Board of Trustees and we thank him for his term as a trustee.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week 14-21 October
Hate Crime Awareness Week starts today and runs until the 21st October. Do not stay silent about hate crime. Be open and report it!
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BDA Scotland welcomes new Dementia Officer
BDA Scotland’s Avril Hepner chats to our new Access & Inclusion (Dementia) Officer, Lucy Clark, about her role within Scotland’s new 3 year Dementia project
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Asif Iqbal resigns from BDA Board of Trustees
The BDA Board of Trustees have accepted Asif Iqbal resignation forthwith from the BDA Board of Trustees and we thank him for his term as a trustee.
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BDA NI meet with MLAs at Stormont
Dr. Terry Riley OBE, Majella McAteer, John Carberry MBE and Brian Symington today met with 3 of the main political parties in Stormont to discuss ongoing work in regards…
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