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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BDA Statement on the Proposed Cuts to Disability Benefits and Access to Work
The British Deaf Association is deeply alarmed and outraged by the potential cuts to Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Access to Work
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The Government’s report highlights that the overall number of BSL communications produced by Departments has more than doubled, rising from 76 last year to 176 in the year to…
Read morePress Release: BSL Advisory Board
The Government’s report highlights that the overall number of BSL communications produced by Departments has more than doubled, rising from 76 last year to 176 in the year to…
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Captioned previews
On Friday, 20th December, don’t miss the chance to enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in a captioned preview screening!
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Find a Cinema Near You for the Captioned Gladiator II Preview!
We're excited to share that over 500 cinemas across the UK and Ireland will be showing a special captioned preview of Gladiator II on Thursday, 14th November.
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Press Release: Paramount Pictures UK partners with the British Deaf Association and cinemas across the country to give priority screenings to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
In collaboration with the FDA (Film Distributors’ Association) and UKCA (UK Cinema Association) and in association with the BDA (British Deaf Association), Paramount Pictures are seeking to further improve…
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