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Gerry Hughes - World's first ever Solo Deaf Sailor around the world!
The British Deaf Association is delighted and proud to welcome back one of our great British Deaf heroes, Gerry Hughes, who will be returning home to Troon very soon after eight months of sailing single handed around the world, passing all five Southern capes. Gerry makes history as the world's first ever solo Deaf sailor round the world. Click here to read on...
PRESS RELEASE - British Deaf Association congratulates Gerry Hughes, click here to read on...
BDA, RAD and Signature call for the government to do more for BSL users
The BDA joined forces with the Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) and Signature at the House of Commons on 18 March 2013 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the official recognition of sign language – and to urge the government to do more. Click here to read on...
10th Year of BSL Recognition Parlimentary Reception at the House of Commons
See the filming that we have recorded of the speeches made by Sir Malcolm Bruce MP, David Buxton and Esther McVey MP. Click here...
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Latest News
 PRESS RELEASE - British Deaf Association congratulates Gerry Hughes for being first Deaf yachtsman to sail solo around the world | Gerry Hughes – World’s first ever Solo Deaf Sailor round the world! The British Deaf Association is delighted and proud to welcome back one of our great British Deaf heroes! | BDA, RAD and Signature call for the government to do more for BSL users BDA, RAD and Signature call for the government to do more for BSL users, starting by reporting on what the government is doing now to support BSL |
