Avril Hepner from BDA Scotland was recently interviewed on BBC Scotland’s – ‘The Nine’ programme to talk about issues with Channel 4’s lack of subtitles in their programming schedule.
BDA Scotland interviewed on BBC
Equality Act
#WhereIsTheInterpreter Campaign – Judicial Review
The British Deaf Association congratulates #WhereistheInterpreter team on winning a key argument in the Judicial Review – the result of which was announced today.
BBC suspends Red Button switch-off
BDA works with National Federation of the Blind UK to successfully campaign against the BBC’s decision to withdraw its Red Button Service.
Withdrawal of the BBC Red Button text service
The BBC Red Button text based service enables viewers to access news, sports and business headlines, and general information on the weather, travel and lottery updates in a quick, concise and easily-accessible format.
Report launched on Access to Justice for Deaf
On the 11th of December, BDA NI, and leading Deaf researchers, will be releasing a groundbreaking report on the barriers Deaf people face when trying to access justice in Northern Ireland.
Ofcom – Text to switch your mobile provider
In the past, if you wanted to switch your mobile company, you would have needed to call your provider to begin the move; a process which is inaccessible for Deaf customers.