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Northern Ireland

BDA Northern Ireland applauds the start of a consultation process of the BSL/ISL framework announced by Minister of DCAL

The minister of the Department of Culture, Art and Leisure announced a new framework and consultation with the Deaf community.

15th March 2016

BDA Northern Ireland applauds pledge in Stormont for historic BSL / ISL Bill

Members of the Legislative Assembly sign up to support the call for a sign language Bill.

15th March 2016

Sign Language Week – Day 2

DIANA WAS PROUD TO SIGN!
How About You?

15th March 2016

Sign Language Week – Day 1

SUPPORT BSL / ISL
Make Your Pledge Today!

14th March 2016

International Women’s Day – NI

BDA NI – International Women’s Day
“Pledge for Parity (Equality)”

23rd February 2016

Cookery Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Paul Rankin

Meet celebrity Chef Paul Rankin and watch his cookery demonstration.

16th February 2016

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