BDA’s Deafblind Advisory Group holds inaugural meeting
The British Deaf Association held the inaugural meeting of its Deafblind Advisory Group on Tuesday 15 September 2026…
21 September 2026
World Federation of the Deaf
International Week of Deaf People 2026
The last full week of September marks the annual observance of the International Week of Deaf People, a global celebration that promotes the rights, culture, & achievements of the Deaf community.
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About the BDA
The national voice of Deaf people in the UK.
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK's national Deaf-led membership organisation representing Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in Northern Ireland.
Our Mission is to ensure a world in which the language, culture, community, diversity and heritage of Deaf people in the UK is respected and fully protected, ensuring that Deaf people can participate and contribute as equal and valued citizens in the wider society.
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