Helga Stevens Interview
At the end of September 2016, it was announced that the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) in the European Parliament had nominated its vice-president...
Further GB Squads announced for Samsun 2017
DeaflympicsGB have announced their tennis, athletics and golf squads for the Deaflympics in Samsun this summer.
Those representing DeaflympicsGB on the tennis courts will be
Lewis...
Welcome news for the Jewish Deaf Association
A charity based in Whetstone in North London, which helps prevent deaf people from becoming isolated and alone recently received a grant of £180,000...
GB Provisional Football Squads
Great Britain Deaf Men and Women's football provisional training squads have been selected for the Deaflympics 2017. The final squads of 20 will be...
Saluting DSPY 2016 winners
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On Saturday 12th November 2016, the 4th Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards were held at the Emirates Stadium, London, home of...
BSL test announced for new Deaf apprentices
Deaf students and school leavers struggling to gain adequate qualifications will now be given better access to apprenticeships thanks to changes announced by the...
Welcome to 2017 and the new BDN website
Happy New Year, everyone.
Welcome to 2017 and to the new BDN website. We hope you enjoyed the festive season.
Hopefully since our launch late last...
Auslan National Curriculum roll out
The first national curriculum for Auslan (Australian Sign Language), will soon be rolled out in schools across Australia, in a move being described as...
Deaf refugee boy facing deportation
The family of a six-year-old deaf boy who fled Iraq because of death threats from extremists say they're devastated after being told they face...
Sainsbury’s Deaf Awareness initiative
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Sainsbury’s this month introduced an initiative to help its staff members communicate with deaf customers.
As part of its non-visible disabilities awareness week last...