Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026
Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds…
31 July 2026
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Reporting errors surround BSL ‘Google Doodle’
Today, the British Deaf Association welcomed the Google Doodle and linked video relating to British Sign Language, the Deaf community, and Braidwood’s Academy, but are disappointed that the poor…
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UN committee paves the way for a BSL Act
In a landmark moment for deaf people in the UK, the UK government has been told by a leading UN committee that it must “ensure that legislation provides for…
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UNCRPD – UK Gov Sessions to be Live Streamed
Over Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th, the committee will review the UK Government and create a list of recommendations based on the evidence provided by the British…
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Press Release: BDA challenge UK Gov at UN
The British Deaf Association, with other Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs) from across the United Kingdom, will today attend the United Nations in Geneva to highlight the government’s…
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Sign Language the hot topic at Féile an Phobail
BDA Scotland chats to Rachel O’Neill, Programme Director of MSc Inclusive Education - University of Edinburgh
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BDA Scotland chats to Rachel O’Neill
BDA Scotland chats to Rachel O’Neill, Programme Director of MSc Inclusive Education - University of Edinburgh
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