🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at the BDA! 🎄 We’ve put together a little video to wish you a happy Christmas and share some festive fun, as our staff take on a Christmas-themed This or That game. We hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful festive season.
British Deaf Association
Political Organizations
The national representative organisation of BSL and ISL in the UK. Member of WFD & EUD. Est 1890. #TakingBSLForward
About us
Our Mission is to ensure a world in which the language, culture, community, diversity and heritage of Deaf people in the UK is respected and fully protected, ensuring that Deaf people can participate and contribute as equal and valued citizens in the wider society. This will be achieved through: • Improving the quality of life by empowering Deaf individuals and groups; • Enhancing freedom, equality and diversity; • Protecting and promoting BSL. The BDA is a Deaf people’s organisation representing a diverse, vibrant and ever-changing community of Deaf people. Our activities, promotions, and partnerships with other organisations aim to empower our community. We also aim to act as guardians of BSL. 1. Protecting our Deaf culture and identity – we value Deaf peoples’ sense of Deaf culture and identity derived from belonging to a cultural and linguistic group, sharing similar beliefs and experiences with a sense of belonging. 2. Asserting our linguistic rights – we value the use of BSL as a human right. BSL must be preserved, protected and promoted because we also value the right of Deaf people to use their first or preferred language. 3. Fostering our community – we value Deaf people with diverse perspectives, experiences and abilities. We are committed to equality and the elimination of all forms of discrimination with a special focus on those affecting Deaf people and their language. 4. Achieving equality in legal, civil and human rights – we value universal human rights such as the right to receive education and access to information in sign language, and freedom from political restrictions on our opportunities to become full citizens. 5. Developing our alliance - we value those who support us and are our allies because they share our vision and mission.
- Website
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https://bda.org.uk
External link for British Deaf Association
- Industry
- Political Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1890
- Specialties
- Advice and Signposting, British Sign Language, Deaf Children, Youth and Families, Deaf Community and Heritage Projects, Deaf International Development, Membership and Events, and Policy and Campaigns
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
St John's Deaf Community Centre
258 Green Lanes London
London, N4 2HE, GB
Employees at British Deaf Association
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Damian Brewer MSc Public Health, BSc (Hons), TSLI/L6 BSL
British Deaf Association National Training and Consultancy Manager and Trainee Sign Language Interpreter
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Lauren Fletcher-Harris
International PR & communications consultant, registered BSL interpreter and translator NL/DE/FR>EN
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Gordon Chapman
Chief Executive at Deaf Connections
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Sylvia Simmonds
Deaf Advocacy Officer, IMHA, ICAA, Diploma in General Advocacy, Trainee BSL relay/intra lingual interpreter and Operational management system…
Updates
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Deadline Alert: Apply for Pension Credit by 21st December 2024 Do you know someone aged 66 or over? They could be missing out on vital financial support. Pension Credit not only provides extra financial help but applying now could mean qualifying for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. Don’t miss out – apply by 21st December 2024 to ensure eligibility for backdated claims For more information, visit: Pension Credit Overview: https://lnkd.in/duMzWFT Pension Credit Eligibility: https://lnkd.in/g24PwCcJ How to Apply for Pension Credit: https://lnkd.in/dG3AgB-p
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🎬 Exciting News for Sonic Fans! 🦔💨 This Friday, 20th December, enjoy captioned previews of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at cinemas across the UK! Find a participating cinema near you and join us in celebrating greater accessibility in the film world. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVacZ6zF
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🛍️✨ Order Today for Christmas Delivery! ✨🛍️ Don’t miss out—order from the BDA Shop by the end of today (Monday) to ensure your items arrive in time for Christmas! Our shop offers: 🖊️ Pens & Notebooks 💧 Water Bottles ☕ Mugs 👜 Tote Bags 🧤 Gloves, Scarves & Beanies Every purchase supports our BSL in Our Hands campaign, helping us advocate for free access to British Sign Language (BSL) for all deaf children and their families/carers. Shop now: bda.org.uk/shop Hurry—time is running out to support the Deaf community while getting your items in time for the holidays!
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We are very excited to announce that our upcoming event on 31st January has officially sold out! The event focuses on how we can shape the future of Deaf leadership through inspiring talks from leading Deaf professionals: Reg Cobb from deafPLUS Rebecca Mansell from BDA Camilla Arnold from BSL Zone Joel Kelhoffer from Signwow Toby Burton from Fastmarkets Through empowering conversations, we’ll collaboratively explore ways to cultivate opportunities for the next generation of Deaf leaders, advancing inclusion and representation. Attendees will enjoy interactive Q&A sessions designed to spark meaningful conversations and discuss important questions. Through impactful discussions, we’ll work together to discover new pathways for supporting the next wave of Deaf leaders, driving progress in inclusion and representation. #Deafleadership #Deafcommunity
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Shop & Support! Explore our online shop to discover exclusive products, where every purchase supports our BSL in Our Hands campaign. Our merchandise includes: 🖊️ Pens & Notebooks 💧 Water Bottles ☕ Mugs 👜 Tote Bags 🧤 Gloves, Scarves & Beanies Every purchase you make helps us continue our vital campaign, ensuring free access to British Sign Language for all deaf children and their families/carers. Shop now: bda.org.uk/shop #BSLinOurHands
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🎄✨ Last Chance to Buy Our Christmas Cards! ✨🎄 Our beautiful packs of 10 Christmas cards are flying off the shelves, and sales will close at midnight tonight. Make sure to order before the deadline to avoid missing the last post before Christmas! Shop now: bda.org.uk/shop Don't miss this opportunity to send some festive cheer to your loved ones while supporting our work. Thank you for your support!
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Today, we joined National Deaf Children's Society RNID and SignHealth at a parliamentary event hosted by Catherine Atkinson MP to spotlight the barriers faced by the Deaf community. Catherine Atkinson MP and Minister for Disabled People Stephen Timms gave powerful speeches, and the event provided a fantastic opportunity to network with MPs and share the vital work we do.