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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Mission: Impossible – Daily Captioned Screenings
Paramount Pictures UK ,Cineworld Cinemas, Vue Entertainment, and Showcase Cinemas partner with the British Deaf Association on Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning
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At long last, the BSL GCSE moves closer
The British Deaf Association (BDA) welcomes today’s launch of a new official consultation on the long-promised GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL), and applauds the long-awaited progress toward recognition…
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British Sign Language comes to Parliament
MPs and peers have come together on a cross-party basis to bring the voice of British Sign Language (BSL) signers to Westminster.
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BDA releases a Discussion Paper on AI BSL
The BDA today releases a Discussion Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI) British Sign Language (BSL) to stimulate wider understanding of both the substantial opportunities and significant risks that will…
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BBC One’s Reunion Highlights Ongoing Struggles of Deaf Prisoners, Echoing Findings of 2016 BDA Report
The British Deaf Association (BDA) welcomes BBC One’s Reunion, a powerful drama that highlights the struggles of Deaf individuals navigating life after incarceration.
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New Report Highlights Investment Impact of BSL
Teaching of British Sign Language (BSL) to young deaf children and their families delivers an impressive economic return on investment, according to a new report.
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