Arthur Groom – Obituary

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Arthur first started at Birmingham Deaf School and then went onto Northampton Deaf Club. He was interested in sports and organised the MDSA’s cricket matches. In the 1960’s he became involved with the BDA, being the Secretary, then the Chair of the Midland Regional Council, organising many activities.

Summary of 2018 AGM

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The British Deaf Association’s 2018 Staff Presentation and Annual General Meeting was held in Manchester on Saturday 14th April. Together we paid tribute to our resolute members of the community and took a look back at the BDA’s progress over the past year.

Tribute to Dorothy “Dot” Miles

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As we remember this remarkable and warm lady where her talents seemed endless – Dot Miles was widely regarded as the pioneer of BSL poetry, she was not only a poet, she was a playwright, performer, scholar, teacher and passionate activist.