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Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026
Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds…
31 July 2026
BDA responds to PM’s social care announcement
The BDA welcomes the focus on social care and hopes the upcoming Big Conversation on Care will meaningfully…
30 July 2026
Join our Deafblind Advisory Group
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for Deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape…
25 June 2026
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Come along to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children’s annual Family Day at the British Library on the 22nd September from 12-4pm. Suitable for the whole family!
This fun and creative event is inspired by the British Library Treasures Gallery and is fully accessible for families with deaf children, parents or carers.
See you there!
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