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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Mystery Shopping Training
What is Mystery Shopping? Mysteriously to collect information then pass on to HealthWatch to gather information to highlight deaf suffering.
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International Mens Day: Lets talk about Mens shed
The topics will be on Deaf/BSL Awareness for Men - "Lets talk about Mens shed" as part of International Men's Day.
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Newly appointed board of WFD and WFDYS holds first meeting in Belfast – NI
British Deaf Association hosts World Federation of the Deaf & World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section at Belfast City Hall.
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Meeting with OFM / DFM Junior Ministers at Stormont – NI
BDA Chair and staff with WFD President Colin and WFDYS President Cecilia met with Junior Ministers from the Dept of OFM/DFM and the meeting took place in Stormont Parliament…
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Brief Update on recent BDA Civic Reception
A brief update on BDA's Civic Reception which was held at Belfast City Hall for the WFD/WFDYS boards.
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