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          Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026 Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds… 31 July 2026
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    • What we do
          • SIGN LANGUAGE
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            • Research & Consultations
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            Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026 Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds… 31 July 2026
            BDA responds to PM’s social care announcement The BDA welcomes the focus on social care and hopes the upcoming Big Conversation on Care will meaningfully… 30 July 2026
            Join our Deafblind Advisory Group The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for Deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape… 25 June 2026

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News

Blackpool Council agrees to sign BSL charter

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Blackpool Council agrees to sign BDA’s British Sign Language Charter, pledging to provide better public services to Deaf people

28th January 2015

Calling all BSL users – Support the BSL Bill

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Calling all BSL users – Support the BSL Bill

19th January 2015

A big thanks to Elizabeth McAughtry MBE

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Local Fundraising Success – Northern Ireland

15th January 2015

Ground breaking DVD on Dementia produced for the Deaf

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) NI, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society NI, have produced an innovative DVD.

19th September 2014

BSL Charter update for East Midlands

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Robin Ash gives an update regarding the BSL Charter for the East Midlands.

27th May 2014

Improving access to British Sign Language for families in England

Parents of deaf children are now able to access new resources offering information on British Sign Language (BSL) and how to find courses.

3rd April 2014
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