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Are you deaf aware? Some simple communication tips to ensure inclusive practice beyond #DeafAwarenessWeek British Deaf Association National Deaf Children's Society

Did you know approximately 11M people in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss? 🧏♂️ That's why it's more important than ever to make your communication as accessible as possible! 👉 This week is Deaf Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges the deaf community face and educating others on how they can support them. We understand the challenges being deaf can bring for our residents, which is why we've made sure to offer deaf awareness sessions to our colleagues, educating them on how to best support those with hearing impairments 🦻 How are you celebrating Deaf Awareness Week? #Wythenshawe #DeafAwarenessWeek

Deaf Awareness Week: May 6th-12th, 2024 Join us in recognising the challenges faced by the Deaf community and those with hearing loss during this deaf awareness week. By educating ourselves on essential communication practices, we can take steps to create a more inclusive society and celebrate diversity. #DisabilityJob #DeafAwarenessWeek #HearingLoss #DissabilityintheWorkplace #DiversityandInclusion

1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss, with 125K adults using British Sign Language in the UK. Wonderful session on 'Deaf Awareness' this afternoon delivered by Deaf Action at Clyde & Co. Deaf Action supports deaf users of British Sign Language, and those who are deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing. It was really insightful to hear of the issues faced by people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including difficulty with communication, confidence, access to services and information, reduced social opportunities and dealing with the public's general unawareness of the issues. #deafawareness #learninganddevelopment

OPINION: Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action Deaf Awareness Month is more than a celebration; it is a call for action. It is an opportunity to foster understanding, inclusion, and respect for the Deaf community. In a world predominantly designed for hearing individuals, it is imperative to acknowledge the experiences of Deaf people, challenge prevailing stereotypes, and strive toward a more inclusive society where every unique experience is valued. Read more: https://ufsweb.co/3XrLcx3 #DeafAwarenessMonth | #DeafAwareness

Now that we've discussed a bit about why Deaf haven't had access at work, what can we do about fixing that? This live stream is all about Deaf accommodations: reiterating different access needs, reviewing types of accommodations, and discussing how to make sure each individual has their support needs met. Come along with me for this chat about considering a Deaf friendly workplace... https://lnkd.in/dfFrSEHE

It’s International Deaf Awareness Month – a time to promote a better understanding of how being deaf or having hearing difficulties affects people’s everyday lives and how we can help. #deafawarenessmonth #clinicalnegligence #medicalnegligence #legalsupport #legaladvice 

Brand new research released for Deaf Awareness Week reveals the knowledge gap of what deaf children can achieve. A public survey from YouGov shows that more than a quarter (28%) of UK adults believe it is not possible for a child born profoundly deaf today to learn to speak as well as a hearing child. But we know it is possible! With early and effective support from Auditory Verbal therapy, deaf children can learn to speak like their hearing peers. Early and effective support to develop language and communication is vital for all deaf children, whether their families choose to communicate with spoken language, sign language or both. Join us this week as we challenge the current knowledge gap and help raise expectations of what deaf children can do and achieve! Take the quiz to test your knowledge and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecih6pUB #DeafAwarenessWeek #DeafChildren

Based on social issues versus social progress, what do I think will happen in the future for Deaf accessibility? Let's talk about the positive and negative aspects of current Deaf accommodations, some of the technological developments related to future accessibility, as well as considering how implementing technology could occur based on past trends in Deaf representation. https://lnkd.in/gm89k8vQ this Deaf Child live stream is partly me talking out my ass in terms of no one really knows what's going to happen, but at the same time I'm just talking mostly how I think shit that has been happening will escalate

Until a few years ago when my son was born, I knew nothing about deafness. Like most people I had elderly relatives who were losing their hearing and who joked about their “deaf side” but I had very little appreciation of how inaccessible the world can be for the deaf community. This week it is Deaf Awareness Week. 12 million adults (1 in 5) and 50,000 kids in the UK are deaf so it pays for us all to be more aware and inclusive. If you work with someone who is deaf, then here are 5 easy tips: 1.      Ask them what they need and how they want to communicate. 2.      Make sure you have their attention before you speak to them. 3.      Allow them to see your face clearly to read your lips and expressions. Don’t stand in front of a bright window or insist on having the lights low during a presentation. 4.      If they don’t hear you first time – please don’t say “never mind”. 5.      Speak one at a time. A room full of voices is hard to follow. As an aside, if you have young kids and want to teach them more about deaf awareness then I suggest getting the book Freddie and the Fairy by Julia Donaldson – I have adult friends who have found this useful too! If you’re interested in learning more then there are some great resources from the National Deaf Children’s Society - https://lnkd.in/eHQSXPYh How deaf aware do you think you and your workplace are?