Join the BDA
Everyone is welcome to be a part of the BDA. If you are Deaf, use British Sign Language or are involved in the Deaf community, then come and join the largest Deaf organisation run by Deaf people in the UK. Support the BDA to achieve its two main aims: to help Deaf people access a bi-lingual, bi-cultural education and for legal recognition of British Sign Language (BSL).
Membership Benefits
- Free copy of British Deaf News every month, delivered to your door
- Receive newsletters and information such as annual reports, accounts and event information
- Attend Members-only events hosted by our regional groups
- Attend our national Conference & AGM hosted at a different location each year
- Vote or nominate for Chair & Trustee elections
- Participate in Special Interest groups, forums and surveys to discuss issues that matter to you
- Join our annual campaign events held all over the UK
- Access to our bi-lingual website with news and information from around the Deaf community
- Post, chat and connect with other members on BDA's official Facebook page
- Share your views and opinions with our team about anything you feel is important