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BT fined by Ofcom for late delivery of Next Generation Text relay

BT fined by Ofcom for late delivery of Next Generation Text relay

18th March 2015

BSL Recognition Day: 12 years on and the fight continues

Today marks BSL Recognition Day – part of BDA’s Sign Language Week.

18th March 2015

BDA’s Manifesto – How to use it?

BDA’s Manifesto – How to use it?

18th March 2015

BDA Manifesto

Latest video update – 20/03/2015 – “BDA Manifesto – How to use it?”: A BSL video campaign for the upcoming General Election on 7th May 2015. Introduction The British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to introduce two manifestos: BDA Manifesto BDA Deaf led Manifesto Why are we introducing BDA Manifestos? As you know there will […]

18th March 2015

Minister Announces Awards Cap in Access to Work Changes

Minister Announces Awards Cap in Access to Work Changes

12th March 2015

BDA launch “Accessing Public Services: Issues for Deaf people” report to improve access for the Deaf community

Mayor of Camden and Deputy Chair of the GLA Health Committee joined the Deaf community for the BDA launch of the Accessing Public Services: Issues for Deaf People report.

23rd February 2015

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