Join us to shout about sight and hearing loss this Deafblind Awareness Week!
24 - 30 June
Deafblind Awareness Week is a key event in our calendar and every year, we strive to help more and more people understand deafblindness and how it affects people.
Throughout the week we will celebrate the people behind the condition, sharing stories, achievements and personal successes from people living with deafblindness. So, join us on social media to raise awareness of sight and hearing loss.
Meet some of the people behind the condition
Kelly
“Everyone is different, whether they are deafblind or fully sighted and fully hearing. Everyone is different and we are all people, regardless of our disabilities. Deafblindness is part of who I am but it does definitely not define me.”
Ricky
"Due to my sight loss and hearing impairment, people often assumed that I am asleep, must have learning difficulties, or that I am unable to speak for myself; if only they knew that I am educated to postgraduate level! I am also intrigued when people assume that, if I were to date, I would want to date other people with a similar disability, presumably because we could relate to each other, but it is not to say that we would have anything in common beyond that. I do believe that things can become much better for people like me if society in general is more thoughtful and responsive to feedback about how things can be improved."
Ava
“I have faced much misunderstanding about my Deafblind diagnosis, the assumption my peers and I cannot hear or see at all is the norm. Deafblindness is unique for each affected individual, no two people share exactly the same level of disability. Deafblind awareness week is so important to challenge misconceptions, promote understanding and celebrate our successes.”
Get involved
Join us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram or follow #DeafblindAwarenessWeek to shout about deafblindness!
Download and share the Deafblind Awareness Week email signature, social media graphics and poster to show your support.
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- Email signature
- Social media graphics
- Poster
Click here to book a deafblind awareness talk for your organisation.
Support for people living with deafblindness
Deafblind UK supports people living with any level of deafblindness, as well as their carers and family. We can help with mental health, finding social opportunities, and practical things like housing and benefits. For more information about how we can support you and your family, please click here.
What is Deafblind Awareness Week?
Deafblind Awareness Week marks the birthday of Helen Keller. Born in 1880, Helen Keller was an author and political activist who is well known for being the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Fast forward 144 years and her legacy still lives on! Deafblind Awareness Week is a key event in our calendar and every year, we strive to help more and more people understand deafblindness and how it affects people.