International Week of Deaf People

International Week of Deaf People is an annual event celebrated during the last full week of September, organized by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). It aims to raise global awareness about the issues faced by Deaf communities and promote the use of sign languages. The British Deaf Association (BDA) is a key organization in the UK that participates in this week of awareness.

  • 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