The BDA BOT have accepted the nomination panels decision that Agnes Dyab has met the relevant criteria for the Chair. As a result of this, there will be no Chair election and AGNES DYAB is duly elected as the new incoming Chair 2018-2021
British Sign Language
UN declares International Day of Sign Languages
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 September as International Day of Sign Languages.
Deaf man to pursue AtW case in courts
The British Deaf Association can report that a Deaf senior executive is taking legal action following implementation of the Access to Work cap.
Update – Meeting with NI MLAs & Kate Green MP
Video update from BDA Chair with what has been happening lately.
Signature Lifetime Achievement Award
The British Deaf Association is delighted to announce that the BDA Chair, Dr Terry Riley OBE, has been awarded the Signature Lifetime Achievement Award.
Scottish BSL National Plan unveiled
Follow on from today’s Ministerial statement at the Scottish Parliament, an ambitious national plan for British Sign Language has been unveiled which will ensure deaf and deafblind BSL users are fully involved in all aspects of daily and public life.