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BDA Scotland launches BSL Helpline

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BDA Scotland is offering a new BSL Helpline to assist Deaf people in Scotland with information, advice and support relating to councils and the NHS.

5th November 2021

BDA Scotland interviewed on BBC

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Avril Hepner from BDA Scotland was recently interviewed on BBC Scotland’s – ‘The Nine’ programme to talk about issues with Channel 4’s lack of subtitles in their programming schedule.

21st October 2021

Jock Young Award 2021: Winner

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Moira Ross from DRP Scotland’s Transitions project, announces this year’s winner of the Jock Young Award 2021. This year’s nominees are all inspiring role models for Deaf young people across Scotland, however, after some tough deliberation, this year’s winner is…

8th October 2021

Reflecting on 6 years of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015

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On 17th September 2015, a BSL Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament, giving Scotland the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.

17th September 2021

Deaf Role Model of the month: Tasnim Sharif

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Caffy from Deaf Roots & Pride, Scotland, chats with role model of the month, Tasnim Sharif, about her important work within the Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club (SEMDC).

3rd September 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Deaf Young People

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A member of the DRP Scotland’s Youth Advisory Group, Erin McCluskey, asked BDA Scotland’s James about the COVID-19 vaccination.

27th August 2021
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