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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Gathering in Samsun for Deaflympics seminar
On 18-21 February, the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and OC for the 23rd Summer Deaflympics welcomed more than 70 delegates from 34 countries to Samsun, Turkey…
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Dawn Butler MP: Early Day Motion
The British Deaf Association welcomes Ms Butler’s intention to raise the issue of legally recognising British Sign Language as an official language in an Early Day Motion.
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BDA’s Sign Language Week – New website
We are pleased to announce a new website dedicated to our annual Sign Language Week
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International Women’s Day
BDA have organised a special event to celebrate International Women's Day, this year's theme is 'Be Bold For Change'.
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BDA Derbyshire Crime Project
What is classed as an emergency and the difference to a non-emergency situation when using text message to the police.
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You VOTE – You DECIDE – Northern Ireland
Come and find out more about upcoming elections in Northern Ireland.
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