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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
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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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Wales

Launching groundbreaking “Signing Families Day”

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The British Deaf Association is proud to launch its pioneering “Signing Families Day” this Saturday 17th September 2016.

14th September 2016

BDA’s Signing Families Day

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This is our FIRST Annual Celebration Day!

12th September 2016

BDA honours three prominent individuals

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BDA’s prestige awards to Doug Alker, Liz Scott Gibson and Peter Jackson.

8th August 2016

BDA Announces Annual Celebration Day!

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We are going to launch a brand new annual celebration day. Its aim is to promote sign language in the family.

8th August 2016

Update on EU Referendum / Brexit situation

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BDA’s Chair – Dr Terry Riley OBE, explains about EU Referendum / Brexit situation.

24th June 2016

WFD – UN Minorities Fellowship Programme 2016

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A unique opportunity to learn more about human rights in Geneva!

4th May 2016
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