MC Presenter for the Deaf Expo Conference 2026

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Introducing the host for the British Deaf Association’s Conference which is being held at DeafEXPO this May… Ishiaq Hussain! He is local to Birmingham and brings a strong connection to the host city. A second MC, also based in Birmingham, will be revealed soon—because with DeafEXPO taking place in Birmingham, celebrating local talent makes it even more special To attend the talks, ensure you buy a BDA Conference ticket along with your General Entry DeafEXPO […]

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Phoenix Some-Antics: Literary Leicester Special

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Celebrating Deaf Creativity at Phoenix Some-Antics: Literary Leicester Special We’re excited to highlight an inspiring evening of creativity, community, and accessibility at the Phoenix Art Centre in Leicester. As part of the Literary Leicester programme, this special edition of Some-Antics brings together spoken word, music, and Visual Vernacular performance in one vibrant space. The event features BSL Poet Laureate Ishtiaq Hussain winner 2025 performing Ish’s VV World, showcasing the power of Visual Vernacular and Deaf

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BSL Conference 2025 Leeds

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As the BDA’s BSL Poet Laureate, our very own Ishtiaq Hussain, Director of Deafscope, performed at the BSL Conference 2025!  By chance, Tanisha, an RSLI, was also working at the event. Throughout the conference, they had the chance to watch inspiring speakers from around the world, each sharing unique perspectives and experiences. They also met and chatted with so many interesting people from across the Deaf and interpreting communities. Check out their vlog for a

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