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              Open Call – New Opportunity for LFC fans
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              BDA teams up with Alzheimer’s Society to support Deaf people affected by dementia
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Statement from the BDA: Televised Sign Language interpretations

BDA Statement – SL

The British Deaf Association sent the below email to the Prime Minister yesterday, 31st March 2020.

We are sending this to you for information.  The email is relayed in sign language by the Chair of the BDA, Linda Richards.

2nd April 2020

Free Legal Advice Clinic

Free-Legal-Advice-Clinic-Featured

We understand that seeking the advice of a solicitor can make Deaf people feel anxious, Deaf people worry about the costs involved, especially when paying an interpreter, or that they won’t understand the legal complexities.

11th June 2019

Support in a court setting

Court-featured

Victim Support provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime.

14th May 2019

Guide for Tourist Organisations

Improving access for Deaf people who visit tourist attractions.

12th August 2013
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