In January 2004, BSL was recognised by the Welsh Assembly Government as a language in its own right for about 4,000 Deaf people living in Wales. Although no legal status for BSL in Wales.
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Join our Deafblind Advisory Group
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BDA’s new 2026 – 2029 Strategy
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In January 2004, BSL was recognised by the Welsh Assembly Government as a language in its own right for about 4,000 Deaf people living in Wales. Although no legal status for BSL in Wales.
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