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              Press Statement: Senedd’s vote
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              BDA Statement: A collaborative journey to celebrate BSL in football
            • PR-270227-Feat-web
              British Sign Language takes its rightful place at Anfield – and beyond
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LATEST NEWS

BDA Statement – WFD Congress 2027

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) would like to express concerns about the suitability of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the next World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Congress in 2027.

12th July 2023

Deafblind Awareness Week 2023

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Why do we need Sign Language Rights for Deafblind people? Heather and Johnboy discuss their experiences of becoming Deafblind, what it’s like to lose your vision, and equality for all…

26th June 2023

Deaf charities back Rose Ayling-Ellis’ call for free BSL lessons for parents

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Deaf charities are backing Strictly winner Rose Ayling Ellis’ call on the Government to provide free access to British Sign Language (BSL) lessons for the parents and guardians of all deaf children.

26th June 2023

Have Your Say: Shape the Future of GCSE in BSL

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The British Deaf Association invites you to participate in two crucial consultation processes related to the GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL).

19th June 2023

“Nothing about us, without us!” – BDA concerned about the lack of BSL representation in the media as DfE opens consultation on new BSL GCSE

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“Nothing about us, without us!” – British Deaf Association concerned about the lack of BSL representation in the media as DfE opens consultation on new British Sign Language GCSE

16th June 2023

Campaign for GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) a “step closer”

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Deaf charities have welcomed a public consultation on a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) described as a “momentous step forward” in the proposed qualification becoming reality.

16th June 2023
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