Royal Association for Deaf people

We've entered 2025 with a fresh look and the launch of our new website. This is the perfect moment to revisit who we are, what we believe in and what we strive for every day. ⬇️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0fRB5n0

WIN free BSL learning resources with RAD Learn ⭐ To celebrate Sign Language Week, we’re giving away free access to our BSL Level 1 resources on RAD Learn. Find out more and enter on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sH_BX0

Sign Language Week 2026 is here. 👋 Throughout the week we’ll be sharing ways that you can get involved. Find out more about everything going on at RAD on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sGBmc0 @BDA_Deaf

Just two months to go until this year’s DeafExpo - will we see you there? We’re exhibiting at the event on 15th-16th May at the NEC in Birmingham. Come and see us there: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sFxPr0

👋 Curious about learning BSL? Here's your chance to get started! To celebrate Sign Language Week, we’re offering two free online BSL taster sessions with our brilliant trainers. Join us on: 📅 16 March at 6pm 📅 19 March at 3pm Sign up here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sBZBG0

How did we choose our new sign name? For 153 years, RAD has been proud to have royal patronage. As we celebrate 185 years, we felt this was the right time to reflect that connection in our identity. #RAD185 #TeamRAD #RoyalDeaf #RAD

Small changes at home can make a real difference to your energy bills - here are some easy energy-saving tips you can start using today. Created in partnership with @CadentGasLtd and @WWUtilities. Find out more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0s3Mwz0

185 years is a long journey, and we’re sharing it as we go! If you’d like to follow the journey, explore the timeline and see how we’re marking 185 years of supporting the Deaf community, you can find it all on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rK2Kv0

Need help with energy bills? You might be eligible for the Warm Home Discount. 👉 Visit our website for more energy advice and information on what we can support with:eu1.hubs.ly/H0rH_Mf0 Delivered in partnership with @CadentGasLtd and @WWUtilities.

Celebrating 185 years by celebrating our people 🎉 At our anniversary staff event, we were proud to recognise colleagues whose dedication, care and impact make RAD what it is. Well done everyone! We’ll be sharing more about the individuals and their awards over the coming weeks.

This time last week we kicked off our 185th anniversary staff celebration, and here's a look at all of the smiles, laughter and pride that came with it. Thank you to our team for everything you do, and to our community for being part of this journey with us.

Could you be our next Honorary Treasurer - or do you know someone who would be perfect for the role? Find out more and apply on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rsvMp0

Carbon monoxide is dangerous because you can’t see it or smell it, but breathing it in can make you very unwell. ⚠️ Visit the RAD Information Hub to learn more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rl9GB0 Delivered in partnership with @CadentGasLtd and @WWUtilities

Teams from across RAD gathered at our London office yesterday to celebrate our anniversary, marking 185 years of work led by and alongside the Deaf community. We are grateful for the support of @signwowuk, who generously sponsored our celebrations and joined us for the occasion.

On this day in 1841, the first ever meeting of the society that later became RAD happened at 5 Tudor Street, London. 🗓️ Follow the story of our 185th year on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rlwgF0 © London Met Archives (LMA) Collection, LMA/4172/A/01/001

Did you know RAD offers free, face-to-face tax advice in BSL? We’re now taking bookings for our next in-person appointments. 🗓 5 February ⏰ 10am–3pm 📍 RAD London office 👉 Book your appointment here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rj-bv0 In partnership with @HMRCgovuk

Do you know about the Winter Fuel Allowance? Through our work with @CadentGasLtd and @WWUtilities, RAD provides free, confidential energy advice for deaf people in BSL. If you need help understanding letters or your eligibility, please get in touch. 💻 eu1.hubs.ly/H0r7Hst0

Need tax support in BSL? Our HMRC-trained team provides 1:1, face-to-face support. We can help you understand letters and complete important tasks in a confidential setting. Appointments are available now for appointments on 22 January. Book your slot: eu1.hubs.ly/H0r1qw10

Did you spot us on ITV News? 📺 We’re proud to have worked with Signature Deaf on this initiative, and seeing children engage so confidently with BSL and Deaf awareness is exactly why this work matters. 👉 Find out more about School of Signs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0r1rm60

⏰ Self Assessment deadline reminder. If you need support - whether understanding letters, forms or what you need to do next - we offer free Tax support in BSL, in partnership with HMRC. Get in touch with us if you need help: eu1.hubs.ly/H0q_Ndl0

Do you use Access to Work? DeafATW and @RNID need more responses to their survey on how Access to Work is really working for Deaf people. The survey is available in BSL and English, and you can respond in BSL. Find it here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qZjss0