BDA have been shocked to learn of the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinsons recent comments that £3m of last years £100m Access to Work budget was unspent.
BDA response: Disability MP boasts £3m of AtW budget was unspent
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Public Statement – Couple Found Guilty of misusing Access to Work funds
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is appalled at news (see article online – click here) of two interpreters found guilty of misusing public funds to fund their own lifestyle.
Engaging with Deaf communities
Engaging with Deaf communities article in ‘Positive’ magazine of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – January 2015 issue.
Congratulations goes to Finnish Association of the Deaf!
The BDA sends it congratulations to the Finnish Association of the Deaf who received an award at the 2015 Jodi Awards.
UPDATE – LISA AND SARA KELLY WILL BE ON TV TONIGHT!
Lisa and Sara Kelly will be on TV tonight – Nolan Live’ tonight at 10:45pm (in N.I.).
BDA welcomes Ofcom’s decision on the Sign Language TV
The British Deaf Association warmly welcomes the positive action from Ofcom to increase the broadcasters obligations from 30 minutes each month to 75 minutes per month to provide sign-presented TV programmes, starting from January 2016.