Equality Act

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.

The Courtroom – 3 things to know

Have you been to a courtroom before? Maybe you are unsure of the internal protocol of a court setting?

International Women’s Day 2019

A balanced world is a better world. How can you help forge a more gender-balanced world? Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.

PSNI – Police Station Tour

British Deaf Association and PSNI Derry has organised an event for police tour and information session.

GCSE in BSL could be introduced in the UK

A GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) could be introduced in the UK before the next general election after the Government’s Department for Education (DfE) reversed a decision to delay any new qualifications.

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