The road to sign language legislation in Northern Ireland
More than a decade after recognition, the prospect of a BSL/ISL Bill in Northern Ireland is now closer to becoming a reality. The BDA’s...
A giant stride towards sign language recognition in Malta
A big step towards official recognition of sign language in Malta was taken in March when the Maltese Sign Language Recognition Bill was presented...
Arming the world’s deaf youth with knowledge
British Deaf Association Youth board member Simon Herdman became the first Brit on the board of the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section...
The domino effect?
Just over a month after the BSL Act was passed in Scotland, Northern Ireland’s minister of culture used her speech at a reception welcoming...
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...
BSL Bill Passed
It was a landmark decision that will affect Deaf generations to come. At 5.05pm on 17 September, the British Sign Language (BSL) (Scotland) Bill...
