We are loving all of these amazing handprints you have shared for our #HandprintPetition! Add your handprint here: https://lnkd.in/ewc-2X5W, and let's get BSL into the hands of deaf children and their families/carers #BSLinOurHands
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.
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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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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…
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Tomato Lichy
Campaigner in deaf / disability issues
Updates
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What a haul! Over 70 people signed up to the #BSLinOurHands campaign at GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL EVENTS LIMITED calling on the government to fund free BSL for families of deaf children through the visual handprint petition. Thank you Deaf Zone for hosting our stall 👉🏼🤚🏼🤚🏽🤚🏾🤚🏿 It’s not too late to sign up: https://lnkd.in/eKBc3u8j
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We are very proud the Deputy Prime Minster Angela Rayner has been an advocate of British Sign Language (BSL) having learnt BSL. Now it’s time to ensure BSL is placed in every deaf child’s hands because the system doesn’t offer free BSL to parents of deaf children #BSLinOurHands
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For my #Deaf colleagues, I hope we will see more signing in Government communications and that more businesses will follow suit.
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Really?! No BSL interpreter for this moment of national importance, Keir Starmer? This shows a total lack of respect and care for the UK’s deaf BSL users, who deserve to be able to have this historic information at the same time. Read our open letter with RNID here: https://ow.ly/m7vH50SvRmA
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Deaf people have been left in limbo: we're with RNID, and we still don’t know if there will be a British Sign Language interpreter there when Keir Starmer gives his first speech as our new Prime Minister. We have one here ready and waiting – just give us the nod, Kier, and we’ll help make sure your speech is accessible for deaf people too.
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We’re standing shoulder to shoulder with RNID and British Sign Language interpreter, Darren here at 10 Downing Street waiting for the first words from our new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Darren is ready to step in if Keir Starmer comes out to speak as we’re not sure if a BSL interpreter has been booked.
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Today’s the day! Bring photo ID to vote. Our friends at RNID have produced BSL information about voting today: https://lnkd.in/e5aBk6rK
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Job Title: Training and Consultancy Manager Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience This is an exciting role for a Training & Consultancy Manager to join the BDA as we develop a Training & Consultancy service. This service will ensure the BDA’s work is rooted in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles and that it contributes to positive advancements for the equal realisation of human rights in Deaf people and for our National Sign Languages, British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) used in the UK. To find out more and full BSL: https://lnkd.in/eJUmktJg
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Join us for a General Election Information Session 📅 Date: Monday, 1st July 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Platform: Facebook Live We are hosting an informal session to discuss various party manifestos and answer your questions about the upcoming General Election. This is a fantastic opportunity to get informed and engage with the topics that matter most. Don't miss out! Join us live on Facebook, Monday at 6.30pm. #GeneralElection2024
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🏃♂️✨ Run in support of the BDA at the London Marathon! ✨🏃♀️ Got a ballot spot in the London Marathon 2025? Why not make it count by raising money for the BDA? Every step you take can make a real difference! The BDA is dedicated to advocating for equality, access, and the recognition of BSL in the UK. Email [email protected] to show your interest and get your BDA running package. Together, we can make a change! 💙 #LondonMarathon #MakeADifference #RunWithPurpose #BSL