Blog posts by Lily

Portrait of Catarina Rivera. She has long dark brown hair that falls just below her shoulders and is smiling.

Meet Catarina Rivera, keynote speaker at this year’s Deafblind Convention!

We are delighted to welcome Catarina Rivera, deafblind advocate and DEI consultant, as our keynote speaker at the Deafblind Convention!…

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Ideas to stay active with sight and hearing loss

Sensory loss is no barrier to trying new activities and meeting new people. We’ve spoken to organisers of sports and…

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New deafblind studies course from Birmingham City University enhanced by materials from Deafblind UK

The new course is accepting applications to commence studies in March 2023 and is based on the belief that everyone…

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How to fundraise in memory of someone

When someone you love dies, fundraising in their memory can be a meaningful way of connecting with them and celebrating…

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View of a woodland, with dense, tall trees and lush tall grass. A path runs through the wood.

How to go on a sensory walk

What is a sensory walk? A sensory walk encourages you use all your senses and connect with your surroundings while…

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How to communicate with a person who is deafblind

Talking with people with sight and hearing loss and including them in conversations is easy. Here are our top tips…

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Become “In the know” this Deafblind Awareness Week

Deafblind Awareness Week runs from 27th June – 3rd July and the charity Deafblind UK is encouraging us to get…

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Deafblind UK welcomes Dr Peter Simcock as a deafblind ambassador!

We are delighted to welcome Dr Peter Simcock, Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Birmingham City University, as a deafblind…

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Paul and Lee standing next to each other in front of their tandem bike.

Deafblind man to cycle 20km to raise money for charity

Lee from Chelmsford is 41 and has both sight and hearing loss. He wants to show the world just how…

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An elderly woman seated on a sofa in front of a bookshelf. She is smiling as a male relative leans down to hug her.

Top tips to enjoy Eid ul-Fitr if you have sight or hearing loss

If you or someone you know has sight or hearing loss, we’re here to help you enjoy Eid ul-Fitr and…

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