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10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day

Saturday 10th October 2026 is the World Health Organization's (WHO) specialised World Mental Health Day.

This year's theme is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change."

For more information from the WHO: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

In this video, BDA Scotland's James discussed with Abbie for her tips for the Deaf community on how to look after their mental health and wellbeing.

For more mental health information in BSL, please visit the NHS 24's NHS Inform BSL page: https://www.nhsinform.scot/bsl

We would also like to express our sincere thanks to The Scottish Government and the Equality & Human Rights Fund for funding our work under the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015. We also thank Inspiring Scotland for their support.
The Scottish Government Inspiring Scotland

09/10/2026

BDA Scotland – Crafts at Ayrshire Society for the Deaf, Kilmarnock

BDA Scotland visited Ayrshire Society for the Deaf in Kilmarnock to support members at another creative crafts workshop.

The workshop grew from our BSL Blethers livestream in December 2025, when Helen shared her creative craft ideas and tips.

Following the livestream, the group set up a craft session every two weeks, which we were delighted to hear about!

We were pleased to visit again and see what members had created so far. Helen shared more ideas and tips on using recycled materials for crafting, particularly with Christmas coming up. She also introduced some new ideas to inspire members and encourage their creativity.

The Deaf members really enjoyed learning new skills in a relaxed and creative environment. It was a calm and enjoyable space where people could focus on their creativity while chatting, connecting and having fun together.

The workshop also provided an important opportunity to help tackle social isolation and loneliness by creating a safe, welcoming space at the Deaf Club where members could come together. Activities like this help strengthen community connections and support individual wellbeing.

BDA Scotland had a fantastic time crafting alongside the members. It was wonderful to see their passion and enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing what they create next!

A big thank you to everyone who took part, and to Ayrshire Society for The Deaf for hosting such a fantastic workshop and giving us such a warm welcome. We wish you all the best as your craft workshops continue to grow from strength to strength!

We would also like to thank Impact Funding Partners for funding this project and helping make these creative community activities possible.

06/10/2026

BDA Scotland - The Place of BSL in Education in Scotland

A day of learning, sharing and inspiration!

Recently, BDA Scotland hosted The Place of BSL in Education in Scotland, bringing together teachers of Deaf children and young people, representatives from The University of Edinburgh and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE), as well as Deaf young people.

It was a valuable opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, explore current challenges and opportunities, and consider the priorities that will shape the future of Deaf education in Scotland.

Our four keynote speakers - Tommy Donnelly, Rachel O’Neill, Dr Audrey Cameron and Liam McMulkin - brought important perspectives to the conversation and helped create an open, thoughtful and constructive discussion about Scottish Government’s BSL National Plan 2023-2029 related to education and where we go from here.

We were incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm, expertise and contributions of everyone who attended. Together, we have an important opportunity to help shape the future of Deaf education and ensure that the needs, rights, voices and aspirations of Deaf children and young people remain at the heart of Scotland’s BSL National Plan 2023–2029.

Their voices matter. Their participation matters. And together, we can help influence what happens next.

The day was filled with wonderful conversations, shared experiences, new connections and the chance to meet both old and new faces. We were delighted to open our doors and be part of such an important and inspiring conversation.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the discussions and helped make the event such a success. Your engagement and commitment made the day truly meaningful.

Together, let’s continue to shape a stronger future for Deaf education in Scotland.

We would also like to express our sincere thanks to The Scottish Government and the Equality & Human Rights Fund for funding our work under the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act (2015). We also thank Inspiring Scotland for their support.

05/10/2026

BSL: Dementia in the Deaf Community – Online Discussion

The British Deaf Association (BDA) is working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to launch an online Zoom discussion group: “BSL: Dementia in the Deaf Community”

This session will provide a safe space for members of the Deaf community to come together, share experiences, and exchange information about dementia in BSL.

This group discussion is for Deaf BSL users who have experience as carers for their loved ones.

Our seventh group discussion will take place on:

When: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Deadline: Monday, 19 October 2026

During the session, Francis and Ruth will share their personal experiences of looking after their mother & mother-in-law.

Places are limited. If you are interested in joining, please contact
Avril Hepner at: [email protected]

Avril will send you the Zoom link and further details.

BDA would like to thank Alzheimer's Society for their collaboration and support with this project.

02/10/2026

🎨 Exploring Glasgow’s Mural Art in BSL!

Following their mural art workshop earlier this year, Helen from BDA Scotland led two mural art tours in BSL for Deaf pupils, one tour was for pupils from St Roch High School, and the other was for pupils from St Roch Primary School.

The young people showed a real passion for learning about the history of mural art, particularly across the city of Glasgow. They asked lots of thoughtful questions, showing their curiosity and enthusiasm to discover more. 👏

The tours also gave the Deaf pupils an opportunity to express themselves visually, build confidence and connect with others through creativity and collaboration. 🖌️✨

And the journey doesn’t stop here! Helen will be taking them on another tour to explore more arts and culture on a different side of the city.

It’s fantastic to see their curiosity, creativity and confidence growing through accessible arts experiences. 💙 Thank you to Scottish Civic Trust for funding the training.

We would also thank The Scottish Government & Equality & Human Rights Fund for funding the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act (2015) work, and Inspiring Scotland for their support.

30/09/2026

BDA Scotland’s Deaf Roots & Pride (DRP)

Our DRP Officer visited a local primary school in Irvine, where Deaf young people from the school and other schools across Ayrshire came together to take part in BDA’s History and Life Skills workshops. The sessions were fun, interactive and engaging.

The Deaf young people learned about the history of the BDA, including why the organisation was originally established. They then took part in a memory game, working together to create a timeline of key events from BDA’s history that they had just learned about.

The Deaf young people also explored different life skills and discussed what they would like to learn more about in the future. They showed an interest in opportunities such as volunteering, which could help them develop new skills, gain experience and build confidence.

BDA Scotland would also like to thank The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for funding the DRP project.

28/09/2026

BDA Scotland – Lush Workshop Glasgow

BDA Scotland will have lush workshop for Deaf BSL users age 18+. This workshop will be free. Come along and have fun to make your own Bath Bomb and take home with you.

It will be a fun and relaxed activity, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, have a blether, and meet and connect with other Deaf people.

Spaces are limited, so please book early.

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 11am – 12.30pm

Where: Lush Glasgow City Shop, 98 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 3HA

Booking deadline: 13 October 2026

To book: [email protected]

BDA Scotland would like to thank Impact Funding Partners for supporting this project. We would also like to thank LUSH UK for providing the room for this event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

26/09/2026

International Week of Deaf People & International Day of Sign Languages
21–27 September 2026

🌍 Let’s declare our rights - together with the Deaf Flag!

25/09/2026

🎨 BSL Mural Art Tour in Glasgow – Part 2! 🎨

💙 Happy International Week of the Deaf! 💙

Helen from BDA Scotland led her second BSL mural art tour in Glasgow, delivered entirely in BSL! The group explored more than 10 incredible murals across the city, discovering the stories, creativity and culture behind Glasgow’s vibrant street art. 🏙️🎨

Helen recently trained as a BSL tour guide, bringing together her new skills and her passion for Glasgow’s amazing mural art.

A huge thank you to Scottish Civic Trust for funding this project, and to The Scottish Government and Equality & Human Rights Fund for funding the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act (2015) project. We would also like to thank Inspiring Scotland for their continued support. 💙

What a fantastic way to celebrate International Week of the Deaf 2026! 💙✨

24/09/2026

A member of our Youth Advisory Group (YAG), Kristers Lukins gave a speech in the Scottish Youth Parliament about his experience as a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP).

As part of the International Week for the Deaf, the Scottish Youth Parliament shared a clip from his speech.

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