Petition for free BSL classes for families
The BDA is working with campaigning organisation 38 Degrees on a new petition calling for free British Sign…
2 November 2026
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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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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
Read morePress Release: Letter to Cassy Taylor
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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