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BDA reps first to give evidence at House of Lords in BSL

Dr Terry Riley and David Buxton tell select committee that Equality Act is not effective for Deaf people and recommend establishment of a BSL...
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Three launches free in-store Sign Language service for customers

https://vimeo.com/234307553 Three UK partners with Sign Solutions to enable Deaf customers to receive in-store support Three is launching a new in-store Video Relay service to help...

How helping others has helped me to become a better person

I’ve always felt that having a hearing loss, has helped me to become a better person. Family Tradition For as long as I can remember, my...
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Human Rights: Don’t Stay Out – Stand Up

I attended a week long Human Rights Training session in Malta, facilitated by the European Union of Deaf Youth (EUDY). Established in 1987, EUDY...
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Deaf Roots and Pride: The importance of role models

The presence of a role model one can aspire to is crucial for the wellbeing of a young person as they grow up –...
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Seaside fun for the Deaf over 50s

Joe Collins reports for BDN on the upcoming trip to the seaside being arranged for Deaf over 50s. The annual Deaf UK 50+ holiday gives...

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...

Leicestershire Police becomes first Force to sign the British Sign Language Charter

As part of International Week of the Deaf, Leicestershire Police became the first police force in the UK to sign the British Deaf Association’s...

Kids, are you “Up For It?” (BSL)

Up For It?, our new children's series, is coming SOON! Play the video to see why we're so excited about it & follow us...
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Obituary: Sheila Webster

My mother, Sheila Webster (formerly Watson, nee Keil), who has died of cancer aged 76 on 13th March 2017, taught British Sign Language (BSL),...