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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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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Fourth meeting with DWP concerning PIP
Get an update on our latest meeting with the Department for Work and Pensions covering, among other topics, Access to Work, Personal Independence Payments and Disability Living Allowance
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Transforming the Deaf Dementia Experience
British Deaf Association (BDA) Scotland is delighted to announce that the Life Changes Trust has awarded us £149,860 to set up the Transforming the Deaf Dementia Experience project.
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British Deaf News makes top 10 blog list
British Deaf News is now ranking as one of the Top 50 Deaf blogs online!
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