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            Join our Deafblind Advisory Group The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for Deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape… 25 June 2026
            Join our Heritage Steering Group We’re looking for members to join our Heritage Steering Group. We especially welcome Deaf community members, alongside people… 4 June 2026
            BDA’s new 2026 – 2029 Strategy Today we are proud to share our new three-year plan for 2026–2029 — and to reflect on just… 15 May 2026

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BDA kicks off Sign Language Week 2024 with early years campaign: “BSL In Our Hands”

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking “BSL In Our Hands” early years campaign to mark Sign Language Week 2024, which will take place from 18-24 March.

14th March 2024

Chloe Smith MP, former Minister for Disabled People and leader of the BSL Act 2022, to become Special Ambassador for the British Deaf Association

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to announce that the Right Honourable Chloe Smith MP has kindly agreed to become our Special Ambassador.

19th January 2024

BDA calls on Government to invest in Deaf teachers to deliver British Sign Language GCSE

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) is today calling on the Government to invest in the workforce of Deaf teachers to deliver the BSL GCSE

21st December 2023

Press Release from UK Deaf Sport

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24th November 2023

BSL Charter signing at GLA with the Mayor

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24th November 2023

Huawei Literacy Skills Project

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We are pleased to share the outcome of the BDA’s Huawei Literacy Skills Project in partnership with Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children.

7th September 2023
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