The Deaf community are paying tribute to Dr Terence (Terry) Riley OBE, a prominent broadcaster, campaigner and leader from the Deaf community, who passed away on Wednesday 9th October 2019.
Dr Terry Riley OBE – Obituary
WFD
IWD Day 4 – Rights for Deafblind
Why do we need Sign Language Rights for Deafblind people? Heather and Johnboy discuss their experiences of becoming Deafblind, what it’s like to lose your vision, and equality for all…
IWD Day 3 – Rights for Senior Citizens
It’s through communication, that we are able to learn and gain knowledge and to be aware of what is going on in the world around us. With Sign Language, we can have access to that.
IWD Day 2 – Children’s Rights
BDA understand that it is crucial for Deaf children to have the right to early access and exposure to Sign Language.
Our Family Signing in the Home project allows for Deaf children to learn sign language in their own home, with their families, creating a more inclusive environment for everyone.
International Week of the Deaf 2019
International Week of the Deaf is an initiative of the WFD and was first launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global Deaf Community on the last week of September each year to commemorate the same month the first World Congress of the WFD was held.
Save the date! – BDA NI
International Week of the Deaf is Monday 23rd September to Sunday 29th September. The theme is Sign Language Rights For All.