Royal Association for Deaf people

Royal Association for Deaf people Celebrating deaf culture and community is an essential part of what we do.

Services to deaf people in their first or preferred language; usually British Sign Language (BSL) | Consultancy | Interpreting and Communication Services | Training Centre- DeafAdvance | Translation and more
Visit our website: www.royaldeaf.org.uk With deaf people, and in collaboration with others, we innovate and deliver the services that deaf people want and need. Founded in 1841, RAD is one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK. We are proud of our heritage and are passionate about making sure that RAD continues to develop so that it remains relevant to the needs and aspirations of deaf people. Services:
Advice and Employability
Advocacy and Wellbeing
Consultancy
Independent Living
Interpreting and Communication
Training Centre - DeafAdvance
Translation
YouthAdvance

For more information, please visit our website: www.royaldeaf.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1081949 | Company registered in England No. 3973353 | Founded 1841 | Patron: His Majesty King Charles III

A special thank you to our local neighbors at DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross for supporting our Internati...
07/10/2026

A special thank you to our local neighbors at DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross for supporting our International Week of Deaf People celebrations! 🏨

Community support makes all the difference during weeks like this, and we really appreciate their warm welcome and help in bringing people together for the occasion.

02/10/2026

International Week of Deaf People 2026: One week with hundreds of smiles, signs, and shared moments.

It’s hard to put into words what a special week we had at RAD… so we put together a video instead!

Seeing our London space so full of life, conversation, and creativity all week long was the best way to mark this special occasion in our 185th year. To every visitor, presenter, and supporter who made the celebrations so lively and memorable: thank you!

Here’s the full-week wrap-up! 🎬

01/10/2026

Truly an unforgettable night at RAD HQ with Avril Langard-Tang! 🤙

On Friday evening, Avril joined us to share the story behind her incredible journey walking the length of the country to raise awareness and shine a light on the healthcare barriers deaf people still face today.

The atmosphere in the room was electric, filled with great conversations, shared experiences, and a real sense of community spirit.

A huge thank you to Avril for sharing her story with us, and to everyone who came along to make our final IWDP event so memorable.

Let’s take a look back at the evening!

Silent Steps

27/09/2026

A fantastic day exploring visual storytelling with photographer Becky Bailey 📷

Becky’s photography workshop was packed out on Wednesday for International Week of Deaf People. We started out at RAD HQ before heading out into the local area to put ideas into practice with our cameras and phones.

It was wonderful to see so many people exploring creative ways to capture authentic moments and look at their surroundings in a new light. We even got our own camera out, so here’s a look behind the scenes!

Did you join us for this workshop? We would love to see what you captured, so please tag us in your photos or share them here!

Ahead of tonight’s 'Silent Steps' talk with Avril Langard-Tang, please note that this event is now fully booked.This mea...
25/09/2026

Ahead of tonight’s 'Silent Steps' talk with Avril Langard-Tang, please note that this event is now fully booked.

This means that our event space has reached maximum capacity, and we will not be able to accept any walk-ins at the door.

We look forward to welcoming everyone who has reserved a ticket via Eventbrite to RAD HQ later this evening!

If you missed out on a space for tonight, please keep an eye on our social media and sign up to our newsletter to be first to know about future events.

25/09/2026

What an incredible evening at RAD HQ!

A huge thank you to the brilliant Chris Fonseca for bringing so much energy, fun, and movement to our London office earlier this week for his BSL Dance Workshop for International Week of Deaf People.

From exploring rhythm to bringing BSL and dance together on the floor, the atmosphere in the room was fantastic from start to finish.

Here is a quick look at how the evening went! 🕺

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

20/09/2026

Sneak peek: the final touches are going up in our London office ahead of Monday's exhibition opening!

Brilliant work from the team getting everything ready for International Week of Deaf People, including our 185th Anniversary History Exhibition. 🔎

If you are curious about deaf heritage, the history of RAD, or how communication and community action have evolved over the years, come along and explore when it opens next week.

No tickets or bookings needed, just walk right in and take a look around.

Explore everything that's going on at RAD for International Week of Deaf People on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yrVX20

19/09/2026

Will you be joining us for Silent Lunch or Silent Breakfast next week?

These BSL taster experiences are a great way to bring a challenge to your day and learn more about visual communication. We asked Team RAD for a few suggestions of signs that you might find useful if you’re coming along - but we won’t reveal what they mean just yet!

If you want to test these out in person, step into a new environment, try navigating a meal without speaking, and learn some practical BSL at our London office, join us:

🥪 Silent Lunch: Tuesday 22nd September (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
🥐 Silent Breakfast: Friday 25th September (9:30am – 11:00am)

Find out more on our website and reserve your spot by booking a ticket: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yrVWj0

18/09/2026

Consider this your sign that International Week of Deaf People is almost here!

Our brilliant team are busy behind the scenes getting our London office ready to welcome you all for a big week of workshops, events, history, and community connection.

📜 Drop-in Exhibition: Open all week, no booking required.
🎟️ Workshops & Tasters: Donation-based, but tickets must be booked ahead of time.

Explore the full schedule on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yqt-20

15/09/2026

There is still time to book tickets for our International Week of Deaf People events!

Next week we are opening our doors at RAD’s London office for a week of events designed to invite everyone to see, communicate, and experience the world from different perspectives.

From BSL taster sessions and creative workshops to talks and our anniversary history exhibition, there is plenty happening throughout the week.

Spaces for our workshops and events are limited, so head to the link to explore the full programme and book your tickets today. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ykPXt0

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Crystal Wharf, 36 Graham Street
Colchester
N18GJ

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