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British Deaf Association

Overview

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5pm

Since the BDA was founded in 1890, its primary purpose has been the status and recognition of the Deaf Community and British Sign Language (BSL) in the United Kingdom. The cornerstones of the BDA are:

  • Language
  • Community
  • Identity
  • Heritage of Deaf people
  • Representation of Deaf people’s needs, aspirations, rights and responsibilities

Contact

British Deaf Associationhttp://www.bda.org.uk/

Inclusion

Supporting

  • Deaf / hearing impairment

Local Offer

The Children, Youth and Families Team work with young Deaf people and their families to create exciting and rewarding opportunities for them to share experiences with other young Deaf people and gain access to positive role models.

The team aim to achieve this through working in partnerships to support Youth Clubs, Youth Groups and Youth Camps for young Deaf people throughout the UK.

The website contains information about current BDA projects, British Sign Language and a useful 'Deaf Directory'

Please visit the website to find out more.

Last updated: 30 March 2026