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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

DRP Scotland: Introducing our new Transitions Officers

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Deaf Roots & Pride Scotland would like to introduce two new members of staff; Catherine Nassimi-Green and Moira Ross. Catherine and Moira have joined DRP team as Transitions Officers and will primarily be working with young deaf people aged between 8 to 25, living in the central belt of Scotland.

5th August 2021

BSL Manifesto for Scotland’s Deaf People

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8th April 2021

Deaf Pupils explore Glasgow’s Deaf history

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BDA Scotland’s Deaf People Makes Glasgow BSL Trails Project explores Glasgow’s buildings and historical identify within the Deaf community. It is a fantastic opportunity for Deaf young people to learn about the buildings in Glasgow related to Deaf history.

16th December 2020
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