British Deaf Association
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The national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the UK. Member of WFD & EUD. Est 1890 #TakingBSLForward
United Kingdom
Joined June 2013
RT @MCTDCambridge: NEW REPORT 🚨 BSL is Not for Sale: A Deaf-led approach to AI procurement . Sign Language AI systems are being rolled out….
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We welcome today’s launch of the BSL is not for Sale report by the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy. Deaf communities must be at the heart of decisions about AI and BSL.
NEW REPORT 🚨 BSL is Not for Sale: A Deaf-led approach to AI procurement . Sign Language AI systems are being rolled out across the UK's public services without proper consultation with Deaf communities❗️.️.➡️
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RT @FMUKmagazine1: Latest News 📅: Inspectas Announces Support For British Deaf Association. ➡️@InspectAsbestos.@BDA….
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RT @KalshiSports: Game by the numbers. Kalshi volume: $26.6m.Spit ejections: 1.Rizzler commercials: 1.Weather delays: 1.AJ Brown catches: 1.
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RT @RNLI: Everyone should know how to #FloatToLive. Thank you to our friends at @BDA_Deaf for supporting us 💙. Save and share our steps in….
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4/4.The BDA is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone, & we encourage anyone in the Deaf community affected by these allegations to contact us directly via safeguarding@bda.org.uk (from 10am Friday 25th July 2025) and we will support them in any we can.
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3/4.Regarding allegations against the BDA employee, we have a duty of care to our employees. In line with our safeguarding policies and protocols, we are conducting an internal review and again will support any relevant authorities as required.
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2/4.We will support any relevant authorities should they become involved and we advise that anyone with concerns report them immediately to the Police.
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1/4.We are aware of allegations published on social media over the weekend. We understand the concern and anger the allegations against the BDA member have caused within our community, and we are treating the matter with the utmost seriousness.
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RT @DCAL_UCL: ‘No evidence’ BSL harms speech or literacy – instead, early sign boosts language, memory and more! Hats off to Liam O’Dell fo….
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Hearing families should stop being told not to use sign language with their deaf children, deaf academic Dr Kate Rowley has said, with there being “no evidence” it impacts speech or literacy.
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The UK Government is recruiting for a new co-chair and 15 board members for its British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board.
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The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 = buzzer beaters, comebacks & dunks. 🏀 The biggest stars. The biggest stage. Proudly brought to you by TCL.
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Please see another summary clip to give you a glimpse of the #BDAConference2025. This clip was created by one of our sponsors, SignScription. #thefuturestartswithus
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Please see a summary clip to give you a glimpse of the #BDAConference2025. This clip was created by one of our sponsors, SignScription. #thefuturestartswithus
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We had a fascinating presentation by Lydia Gratis - Saved by the Sign - Strength in Diversity: Securing the future of diverse identities in the UK Signing Community. #BDAConference2025 #Thefuturestartswithus
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Presenters:. Dr Maartje De Meulder, Hu University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Peter Brown, London City Lit. Mhairi Simpson (BDA England Manager) and Gem Fountain (Strategic Brand Lead). Dr Marco Hafner, RAND Europe
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Dr Joseph Murray, President of @WFDeaf_org gave a presentation about safeguarding BSL & Deaf Culture. “BSL is British. Message to hearing people: be proud one of the world’s oldest continuously used national sign languages is in your country.”. #BDAConference2025
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Sir Stephen Timms (Minister for Social Security & Disability) - “Each department will publish next week a 5- year plan setting out how they will improve the use of BSL within their department”. Our CEO, Rebecca Mansell held a questions & answers session with Sir Stephen.
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We have an exhibition to demonstrate 135 years journey of BDA since our foundation on 24th July 1890. #BDAConference2025 #BDA135years #Thefuturestartswithus
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Ifran Yousef, our BDA Trustee and Alison Spear from Leeds who are the MCs welcomes the delegates to begin the conference. #BSLConference2025 #thefuturestartswithus
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We are excited to welcome the delegates to our #BSLConference2025. We will share videos and photos throughout our conference. We would like to thank our sponsors, @signwow, @SignScription, @SignLive , and @University of Surrey. #thefuturestartswithus. #BDA135years
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BDA staff are on their way to Leeds for our 135th anniversary conference, starting tomorrow — see you there! #BSLConference2025 and #TheFuturestartswithus
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