British Deaf Association
British Deaf Association
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is a deaf-led organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is dedicated to the promotion of the British Sign Language (BSL) and the rights of Deaf people in the UK.
Pronunciation
The British Deaf Association is pronounced as /ˈbrɪtɪʃ diːf əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/.
Etymology
The term "British Deaf Association" is derived from the geographical location of the organisation, the United Kingdom, and its primary focus, which is the Deaf community.
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History
The British Deaf Association was established in 1890. It was founded by a group of Deaf individuals who were concerned about the lack of recognition and rights for the Deaf community in the UK. The BDA has since grown to become one of the leading advocates for Deaf rights and the promotion of BSL in the UK.
Activities
The BDA carries out a range of activities to promote Deaf rights and BSL. These include lobbying government and other organisations, providing information and support to Deaf individuals and their families, and promoting research into Deafness and BSL.
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