BSL Act

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

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

BDA calls on Government to invest in Deaf teachers to deliver British Sign Language GCSE

The British Deaf Association (BDA) is today calling on the Government to invest in the workforce of Deaf teachers to deliver the BSL GCSE

British Deaf Association announces inaugural BSL Conference

The British Deaf Association (BDA) will host the first-ever national BSL Conference in London on Friday 17 March 2023, following the passage into law of the British Sign Language (BSL) Act on 28 April 2022.

BDA win at Sense Awards 2022

We are very excited to announce that the British Deaf Association picked up the award for Campaigner of the Year at this year’s Sense Awards for our work on the BSL Act Now! campaign!

David Buxton wins at Signature Hall of Fame Awards

BDA’s former Chair, David Buxton, picked up an award at last Friday’s Signature Hall of Fame awards for his work on the BSL Act Now! Campaign.

BDA awarded for #BSLActNow Campaign

We are excited to announce that the British Deaf Association picked up an award at last night’s Scope Disability Equality Awards ceremony in London for our work on the BSL Act Now campaign!

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