DAW Communication Tips
This week we’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Week (14-20th May).
There are approximately 10 million people in the UK with hearing loss (according to UK Council...
Deaf Academy unveil designs for Exmouth at the House of Lords
Exeter Deaf Academy presented their plans for their world class Deaf Academy in Exmouth last week, at a prestigious event at the House of...
New milestone for the BSL Charter
Dr Terry Riley, Chair of the BDA, tells British Deaf News about the first signing of the BSL Charter by a Deaf mental health services provider.
The...
Deaf History March 22nd 1912
If you thought that campaigning and lobbying were recent additions to the BDA's portfolio, think again. On this day one hundred and five years...
Has letting the SatNav do the talking done the trick?
Even with interpreters – of which the DVSA confirmed it would cover the cost in 2015 – practical driving tests are stressful for deaf...
Scotland BSL National Plan Consultation
Members of the Scottish BSL National Advisory Group, students from Heriot Watt and other members of the Deaf community joined MSP's in the Scottish...
Chats with Dr Audrey Cameron – the first Deaf Doctor in Scotland
Charlene Dolan from Deaf Roots & Pride - BDA Scotland had the opportunity to interview Dr Audrey Cameron CChem MRSC. Dr Audrey Cameron gained...
Can Deaf people become Lifeguards?
One of the myths about deafness is that Deaf people can’t do certain jobs, because being able to hear is a requirement, right?
Not always!
When...
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...
ITV Signed News March 24 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQt-ECAyvfg&feature=youtu.be
BDN is pleased to be able to share ITV's Signed News with you, a round-up of the week's events with BSL. The bulletin includes details of...
