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            BDA’s new 2026 – 2029 Strategy Today we are proud to share our new three-year plan for 2026–2029 — and to reflect on just… 15 May 2026

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BDA Announces Annual Celebration Day!

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We are going to launch a brand new annual celebration day. Its aim is to promote sign language in the family.

8th August 2016

Update on EU Referendum / Brexit situation

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BDA’s Chair – Dr Terry Riley OBE, explains about EU Referendum / Brexit situation.

24th June 2016

WFD – UN Minorities Fellowship Programme 2016

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A unique opportunity to learn more about human rights in Geneva!

4th May 2016

Sign Language Week – Day 7

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Family Signs at Home, All Inclusive!

20th March 2016

Sign Language Week – Day 6

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BSL is the fourth most widely used indigenous language in the UK.

19th March 2016

Sign Language Week – Day 5

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Thirteen years on, we are still waiting …
Parliament may have forgotten, we haven’t!

18th March 2016
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