Equality Act

SDLP welcomes PIP changes for deaf

The SDLP’s Deputy Leader, Nicola Mallon, has issued a press release welcoming changes made to the PIP assessment process for deaf applicants.

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.

SDLP: “Deaf community must not be forgotten”

the SDLP’s Deputy Leader, Nicola Mallon, has issued a press release to reaffirm her party’s support for “legislative protection and support for the language rights of deaf people in the north”

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.

Scottish Minister makes statement for BSL Plan

We are excited to announce that the Scottish Parliament is currently in session and the Minister, Mark McDonald, will be giving his ministerial statement regarding the BSL National Plan at around 2.20pm today.

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