🌍 Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Today, we celebrate the power of youth to drive positive change. Join us in highlighting young people's contributions & supporting Deaf youth by taking part in our BSL in Our Hands campaign. bda.org.uk/handprint United Nations #InternationalYouthDay

We’re hiring! The British Deaf Association is seeking a passionate Campaigns Officer to lead our advocacy work. If you're committed to equality and Deaf rights, apply now! 🔗 bda.org.uk/current-opport… 🗓️ Closes: 5th September 2024

Today would have been Dorothy 'Dot' Miles' birthday, and Google is celebrating her incredible legacy. A pioneer in sign language poetry and a strong advocate for Deaf rights, she continues to inspire us all. 🌟 #DorothyMiles #SignLanguage

🚨 Deadline Extended! Passionate about representing UK Deaf Youth? Want leadership experience? Join the BDA Youth Committee! Roles like Vice Chair & Social Media Officer available. 👥 Deaf Youth 18-30 🗓️ Apply by 6 Sept 2024 📧 [email protected] #BDAYouth

Thank you, Chris, for supporting us!🙏 Everyone, please consider donating to Chris’s fundraiser and help make a difference

Check out details of our Paralympics coverage with British Sign Language, including the live afternoon show on Channel 4 presented by Clare Balding and Rose Ayling-Ellis. #C4Paralympics

"The BDA proudly supports our Deaf sports players and athletes... In principle, the playing field should be level for all: that’s the foundation of fairness in the Olympics and Paralympics" Paralympics 2024: Why can’t deaf people compete?indy100.com/sport/paralymp…

Help celebrate International Week of Deaf People 23-29 Sept and International Day of Sign Languages on 23 Sept, support British Deaf Association's Handprint Petition and find out more about services, support and advocacy in Newcastle: internationalnewcastle.org.uk/deaf2024 #IWDP #IDSL InformationNOW

Press Release: The BDA is saddened by the closure of Hamilton Lodge School, set for 31 Aug 2025. This 80-year institution is vital for Deaf education. We urge the government to explore ways to keep it open as a BSL-rich space for Deaf children. More: bda.org.uk/press-release-…

🌟 Join us at the Health and Well-being Fest for a day packed with wellness workshops, inspiring speakers, and activities to help you feel your best!✨ Pre-booking is essential so be sure to secure your spot using the QR code or contacting [email protected]

🌍📚 Celebrating #InternationalLiteracyDay with the winning poem by 2024 BSL Poet Laureate, Ismael Mansoor! This day, established by UNESCO, highlights the power of literacy in promoting dignity & human rights. Congrats Ismael! Watch here: ow.ly/yQuV50ThwMs #PoetLaureate

Happy Remember A Charity Week! For the BDA, gifts in wills are crucial for providing free access to BSL for deaf children & their families. Help us get BSL into the hands of those who need it the most. Learn more at bda.org.uk/remember-a-cha… #RememberACharityWeek #BSLinOurHands

📄 Making a Will – It's simpler than you think! As part of #RememberACharityWeek, we've created a BSL video showing how to make a will, helping you plan for the future while supporting causes like ours. Learn more: bda.org.uk/remember-a-cha… #BSLinOurHands #RememberACharityWeek

Deaf Athletes: Breaking Barriers on BBC Radio 5 Live (with BSL) Deaf athletes, including Gladiator & ex-Rugby player Jodie Ounsley, share powerful stories of a world shaped by their experiences. Watch here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…

For #RememberACharity Week, we're excited to announce the first ever BSL accessible will writing service with Culver Law! We’re proud to partner with a team fully trained in Deaf Awareness and committed to accessibility. Learn more: bda.org.uk/leaving-gift-w… #RememberACharity

Social isolation and loneliness can happen to anyone, at any age, and can be difficult and upsetting to cope with. Avril chats with Isobel about their personal experiences of feeling isolated and lonely. To watch: facebook.com/BDAscotland/vi… Impact Funding Partners Scottish Government British Deaf Association