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Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the Deaf community, our language, culture, and history.

It is a time to celebrate Deaf identity, promote Deaf culture, and advocate for equal access to communication and services for the Deaf and hard of hearing. This week-long event provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to come together and support the Deaf community, learn about their experiences, and work towards a more inclusive and accessible society.

Deaf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and build a more inclusive world for all.

  • Monday
    Access to Communication
  • Tuesday
    Inclusive Education
  • Wednesday
    BSL - an indigenous language of Great Britain
  • Thursday
    Thriving in the workplace with no barriers
  • Friday
    Full access to healthcare in BSL
  • Saturday
    Older Deaf people receive equitable, inclusive and accessible social care
  • Sunday
    Full integration of Deafblind people into the Deaf community and wider society

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