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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Burns Supper
As part of the year long '125 Years Celebration' we are delighted to host a 'Burns Supper' in Edinburgh.
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WFD visit Jordanstown School in NI to inspire Deaf pupils to dream big
British Deaf Association hosts World Federation of the Deaf & World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section at Jordanstown School, Northern Ireland.
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International Men’s Day – Lets Talk About Mens Health – Scotland
Session on men's health and other info.
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Lets Talk About Your Health
A health session on stroke and to talk about living and coping with it.
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Special announcement from the NI Minister for Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL)
BDA Northern Ireland was delighted to hear the announcement from Carál Ní Chuilín, NI Minister of DCAL who will be introducing a draft BSL/ISL Bill.
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BDA and WFD secured a commitment to co-design a BSL/ISL Bill for Northern Ireland
Meeting took place in Stormont Parliament Building in Belfast, NI with Junior Ministers to secured a commitment to co-design a BSL/ISL Bill for NI.
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