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Bridging the Employment Gap for People with Deafblindness
Together, we can help close the employment gap and ensure that people with dual sensory loss have every opportunity to succeed in meaningful, rewarding work.
Meet the creator behind the new Blind Naked Calendar!
Megan from our fundraising team chatted with Blind Naked Calendar creator, Josephine, to find out about her life as someone…
London Marathon 2025 – meet our runners!
The countdown is on! The TCS London Marathon 2025 is fast approaching, and our incredible #TeamDeafblindUK runners are lacing up…
Celebrating 200 years of Braille: A tribute to Louis Braille
Every January, we celebrate World Braille Day, honouring the legacy of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who gave the world a…
Why Winter is difficult for people who are deafblind – And how you can help
Winter brings unique challenges for everyone, but for people who are deafblind, the colder months can be particularly tough. From…
Mavis’ Story: How befriending has brightened her world
At 86, Mavis faces the daily challenges that come with age. A kind, resilient woman, she’s been in contact with…
School Liaison Officer Carolyn tells us about Lesson in a Box
“Ensuring that all students have a positive experience of education is vital to ensuring that everyone becomes a valuable member…
Ian’s fundraising ‘snookerthon’ in memory of his mum who was deafblind
Remember how we always talk about getting creative with fundraising and doing it your own way? Well, meet Ian Pettey,…
10 Reasons to attend the Deafblind UK Conference ‘Standing out and fitting in’ this October!
Over the years, our Deafblind UK conference has seen increasing popularity, showing us just how much our audience values the…
Lord David Blunkett joins us for the Deafblind UK Conference 2024
We are delighted to welcome Lord David Blunkett to the Deafblind UK Conference 2024, where he will be talking about…
Deafblind UK supports USHthis Summer Camp for a third year
We are thrilled to support Usher Kids UK’s ‘USHthis’ Summer Camp for a third year! From 5th – 10th August,…
Alex’s story
Like many people who suffer from a sight impairment, Alex’s vision deteriorated later in life. In 2019, at the age…