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LATEST NEWS

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

UK Government publishes the BSL Report 2022

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On the 31st July, the UK Government published the BSL Report 2022, which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language in its communications with the public.

4th August 2023
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