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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

Some of the team out in Vienna this week attending the @ESMHD conference what an amazing opportunity.

Tomorrow morning 10:00 (EU time, 09:00 UK time) the ESMHD Annual General Meeting will take place. Link for the zoom meeting in our latest mailing

The ESMHD is pleased to announce that registration for the International meeting in Vienna, February 19 2026, is now OPEN. Find out more on esmhd.org/information-vi…

We went to Glenrothes in Fife to provide workshops for Deaf pupils from across Fife to learn about Deaf identity and Know Your Rights. Thanks to Fife Deaf Pupils Society team and the Deaf pupils for having us. @TNLComFund @RobertsonTrust @IS_EqualityHR @InspiringSland @scotgov

Don't miss our BSL Film Club's exclusive preview of Deaf President Now! ✊ 🎞️ Deaf President Now! 📅 Thursday 15 May 🕖 7pm 📍 Deaf Action, 49 Albany Street, Edinburgh 🎟️ Pay what you can (£0, £2, or £5) More info & tickets 👇 ow.ly/UsH350VRPbF

💚 It's #DeafAwarenessWeek! Occupational therapists can play a big role in making communication more accessible for people who are Deaf that we work with. Some simple steps to help. 1/4 👇🏾

To mark #DeafAwarenessWeek, we caught up with Love Island star and one-third of The Step Bruddas, Tyrique Hyde. “No one should feel left out of a conversation. A little effort goes a long way.” Find out why #ItDoesMatter: bit.ly/4aQmFWM

We love accessible resources! A huge well done to the @NHSuk for distributing a campaign that has multiple resources to make it easier for everyone. Including standard, large print, braille and audio posters, an easy read leaflet as well as this campaign video with BSL👏

We recently welcomed Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes for a chat with staff and community members about important topics such as access to information, services, education and more Thank you for visiting us and even learning a few signs 🙌 Happy #DeafAwarenessWeek everyone!

To mark #DeafAwarenessWeek, we caught up with Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing star, Tasha Ghouri, who wants to break down communication barriers and challenges faced by our communities. Find out what small changes you can make to show #ItDoesMatter: rnid.org.uk/it-does-matter/

BDA Scotland & @NHS24 met with members of Central Scotland Deaf Hub in Glasgow to discuss about NHS 24's services and the @nhsinform BSL page. With thanks to: NHS 24 for their time & resources. Central Scotland Deaf Hub for having us. @IS_EqualityHR @InspiringSland @scotgov

This week is #DeafAwarenessWeek. Here are some communication tips to help you #BeDeafAware. It's important to ask the person you’re communicating with what their preferences are and if they have tips they find helpful. For more advice, visit rnid.org.uk/information-an…

Did you know that British Sign Language has over 3000 signs, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning #DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL #BeyondSilence

🎉It is Deaf Awareness Week! 🌟This year's theme is 'Beyond Silence' and encourages greater understanding of the diverse ways in which Deaf and hard-of-hearing people communicate. 👉For deaf awareness tips, visit @DeafAction : deafaction.org/info-and-advic…

If you could send a message to your younger self, what would it be? For #DeafAwarenessWeek, Asha reflects on her journey growing up deaf in this inspiring video letter 💜

Join us for a special event with @ScottishSensory, for Scottish families with newly identified deaf children.🤝👂 📅 Sat, 26 April, 10am to 3pm 📍 St Leonard’s Land, Uni of Edinburgh 👶 Professional crèche available Limited spaces – book now! ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/deaf/d…

Our friends at @TheBotanics are offering a 'Beginning Botany' course with BSL interpreters 😊 🌱 Beginning Botany course 📆 Thursdays, 1 May - 19 June 2025 There's only 16 places available, so book your tickets now 👇 ow.ly/SFPi50VwjJq

"I haven’t heard silence for 8 years. Like millions of others, I've found tinnitus a lonely and debilitating condition." It's been one year since we worked with @JamieLaing_UK during #TinnitusWeek to help raise awareness of tinnitus. Find out more: bit.ly/4hghMul

Our nurses Debbie and Lindsay getting in some cold water therapy at Nairn beach. A fantastic way to relax and recuperate in nature 😀