Donate to our Appeal

Donate now and support a Deaf-led movement to create connection for those who feel lost, so that every deaf child can experience the joy of ‘hearing loss’ to finding their ‘Deaf gain’.

From 'loss' to 'found'

Every time a deaf child is told they have a ‘hearing loss,’ they are being fed a narrative that implies they are incomplete.

That they need to be ‘fixed’ in order to belong.

Overwhelmed by negative language and lacking knowledge of BSL or Deaf culture, hearing families struggle to find support and community.

BSL is more than communication. It connects deaf people to their families. It’s unites a community and a culture that is rich with history, storytelling, humour and activism.

Yet, many deaf children and adults remain isolated, disconnected and underestimated.

By donating, you support a Deaf-led movement to create connection for those who feel lost. So that every deaf child can experience the joy of ‘hearing loss’ to finding their ‘Deaf gain’.

#LossToFound

£10

Could pay for a Deaf child to socialise with other Deaf children at a Deaf Roots & Pride session.

£20

Could give a Deaf person 1-1 support from a trained advocate, helping them remove barriers and access services.

£50

Funds 5 hours of mentoring for a vulnerable Deaf child, empowering them with a ‘can do’ mindset through a trained Deaf role model.

Loss to Found:

We demand a world where every Deaf person feels found. Donate now and support our Deaf-led movement to bring BSL in and change Deaf lives.

The problem:

Too many deaf people are growing up without culture, community and language

"Growing up without access to BSL had a huge impact on my life"

Bobbie

"I had felt like I was the only deaf person in this world"

Becky

"Growing up without access to BSL had a huge impact on my life"

Rebecca

"She's a different child... I felt I'd lost her, but now I have her back. Why? Because of BSL."

Why the BDA?

We exist to protect and celebrate the language, culture, heritage and rights of deaf signing people in the UK, ensuring their full, equal and valued participation in society.

The number of years we have been working towards Deaf equality and access.

The year BSL, through our tireless policy work, was finally recognised as a UK language

The only

National representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the UK.

From 'loss' to 'found'

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Loss to Found: