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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
Join us on Thursday 24th July at St John’s Deaf Community Centre anytime between 1pm - 7pm to celebrate 135 years of the BDA! Free photo exhibition of the BDA over the decades.
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🎉 Last chance to grab your tickets! 🎉. Tickets for our Conference & Gala close on Monday 14th July at 12pm ⏰. 🎟️ Book now: Don’t miss out!. #BSLConference #DeafCommunity #GalaNight #DeafTalent #Inclusion #Networking
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🚨 1 WEEK LEFT to get your BSL Conference tickets in Leeds! 🚨 Join us for inspiring talks and celebrate 135 years of Deaf culture! . 🎉 Secure your spot now 👉
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RT @WFDeaf_org: 💬 “In 1880, Milan tried to ban sign languages in the education of deaf learners. 145 years later, we say: No more.”. The WF….
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Enjoy this special look inside The Queens Hotel, Leeds — the stunning venue for next week’s BSL Conference! We can’t wait to welcome you all. Haven’t got your tickets yet? There’s still time:
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🚨 Press Release: BSL Conference 2025 is Coming to Leeds! Join us on 17–18 July to celebrate 135 years of Deaf culture. see the video here: To see the full press release, go to:. To get tickets, visit:.
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We were so proud to support and collaborate with Cathy Mager to exhibit Finger Talk at the @ExploreWellcome Collection. The exhibition screens rare footage of BDA’s film archives. It’s free to visit.
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RT @BBCSeeHear: All new #SeeHear continues this autumn and we had a great time filming on the Newcastle Quayside recently! With lots of new….
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Don’t miss Dr Joseph Murray, President of the World Federation of the Deaf, at the BSL Conference in Leeds!. Less than 2 weeks left, get your tickets today! Thank you to SignScription for providing captioning and voiceover.
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🎉 Less than 2 weeks to go—have you got your Gala tickets yet?. Join us Friday 18 July at The Queens Hotel, Leeds to celebrate 135 years of the BDA—a night of Deaf pride, performances, stories, and community. 🎟️ Tickets are flying—book now:
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Don’t miss Peter Brown, City Lit BSL Teacher and Deaf Historian, presenting “Building Our Heritage into Tomorrow” at the BSL Conference. 🎟️ Book your tickets now: Thank you to SignScription for providing captioning and voiceover.
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Just 2 WEEKS LEFT to grab your tickets for the BSL Conference in Leeds!. Join the most important conversations shaping the future of BSL and the Deaf Signing community. Don’t miss inspiring talks, networking, and celebrating 135 years of Deaf culture!.
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Don't miss Deaf comedians Gavin & Adam bringing the laughs at the Gala! .Join us for a night of Deaf culture, celebration, and comedy. Friday 18 July | The Queens Hotel, Leeds.🎟️ Thank you to SignScription for providing captioning and voiceover.
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Don’t miss Dr Hannah Anglin-Jaffe, Senior Lecturer, presenting “Why Schools Should Sign” at the BSL Conference —exploring the academic, emotional & linguistic benefits of sign bilingualism. Thank you to SignScription for providing captioning and voiceover
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BDA team pleased to be working hard at the Labour Wales conference in Llandudno. Lobbying in support of the forthcoming BSL Wales Bill with Jane Hutt, Cabinet Secretary, and Eluned Morgan, First Minister.
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The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 27 June, starting in 2025, as International Day of #Deafblindness!. This global recognition affirms deafblindness as a distinct disability, with its own specific barriers and support needs for full inclusion in society
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Join Jeff McWhinney, Deaf Social Entrepreneur and Consultant, as he discusses creating and sustaining welcoming signing spaces. Get your tickets here: Thank you to SignScription for providing the captioning and voiceover.
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Join Tasnim Ahmed, Operations Manager Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Charity, as she presents Signing in our Communities: Lessons from SEMDC Spaces. Tickets here: Thank you to SignScription for providing the captioning and voiceover.
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