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          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
          Join our Heritage Steering Group We’re looking for members to join our Heritage Steering Group. We especially welcome Deaf community members, alongside people… 4 June 2026
          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’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 to mark National BSL Day with Early Years conference highlighting the right for every deaf child to learn British Sign Language from birth

The British Deaf Association (BDA) will host the second annual BSL Conference on Friday 26 April in Manchester.

19th April 2024

Chloe Smith MP, former Minister for Disabled People and leader of the BSL Act 2022, to become Special Ambassador for the British Deaf Association

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to announce that the Right Honourable Chloe Smith MP has kindly agreed to become our Special Ambassador.

19th January 2024

BSL Conference 2024

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Join us at the pivotal BSL Conference 2024, themed “Early Years: The Benefits of Introducing Sign Language to Deaf Children,” hosted by the British Deaf Association.

6th December 2023

BSL Charter signing at GLA with the Mayor

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24th November 2023

BDA Statement – WFD Congress 2027

BDA statement on WFD

The British Deaf Association (BDA) would like to express concerns about the suitability of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the next World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Congress in 2027.

12th July 2023

Strategic Vision

At long last, our language has now been recognised by the UK Government. We must seize this opportunity to prepare the ground for the world we want, promote the nationwide learning of BSL and protect our language to ensure it flourishes long into the future.

17th March 2023
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