This week, 6-12th May we are celebrating Deaf Awareness Week This awareness shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by the Deaf Community, fostering empathy and understanding among the general population. It is a chance for individuals to learn about the deaf culture, the importance of Sign Language, and the need for accessible communication. How to be more deaf aware? 1. Understanding Deafness. 2. The Signs that Someone Can't Hear You. 3. Getting Someone's Attention. 4. Body Position is Important. 5. Speak in a Clear, UNexaggerated Way. 6. Use Simple Body Language and Visual Cues. 7. Writing to Communicate. 8. Everyone is different. #DeafAwarenessWeek #backingyouforlife #spinalcordinjury #sis #scotland
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🤟 Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week with us! 🤟 Throughout this week, we’ll be sharing tips and information around how you can become more aware about the Deaf community and build a more inclusive society! 💫 💬 Tip 1: Communication is key to human connection. To foster inclusivity and empathy, it's vital to communicate effectively with Deaf individuals. Here are some powerful tips: • Try and find out the deaf person’s preferred method of communication – every person has different preferences and needs. • Wave to make eye contact and keep your face and mouth clearly visible. • Repeat once or twice – if the person still doesn’t understand, try rephrasing. • Use clear speech, mime and gesture. #DeafAwarenessWeek #DeafCommunity #SignVideo
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This week is Deaf Awareness Week. I am lucky to work with Deaf business owners on (the marketing-side). Here are just three important things to remember when you meet a Deaf person. 1. Don’t be frightened (sadly my Deaf friends/colleagues say this still come across this) 2. Look at them and not the interpreter (who’s there for you, not them). 3. Speak normally. There are lots of other Deaf Awareness tips I haven’t shared. There is a wealth of talent in the Deaf community. Communication shouldn’t and mustn’t be a barrier. - Behind me are just of the organisations my Deaf clients are working with. #DeafAwarenessWeek #DeafAwareness
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Understanding is the foundation of connection. 🌟 Sign language not only bridges communication gaps but also fosters empathy and deeper connections with the deaf community. Let's embrace the language of inclusion together with GraceSigns! Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/dYCwPmkK. #gracesigns #learnsignlanguage #signingforall #gracesignsapps #inclusiveeducation #signmeabcs #signmeasentence #signmeastory #signlanguagefun #empowerthroughsign #signwithgrace #accessiblelearning #teachsignlanguage #communicationforall #signandlearn #signlanguagekids
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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
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Sign language is the Trend! It is beyond reasonable doubt that sign language has bridged more communication gaps than anything else. As we celebrate the International Deaf Awareness Week, stay relevant, learn the language for inclusive communication. Alt. text: A 1:45min video of Tukasingular Naume Adong a youth with a hearing impairment with her awareness. #YesWeCan #InternationalDeafAwarenessWeek #InclusiveEmployment #YimusaYouths
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Deaf Awareness Week takes place between the 6th to the 12th of May. Let us take this time to celebrate our deaf community, raise awareness, and spread inclusivity! Here are A2i's top three tips for Deaf Awareness Week: 1. Find out communication preferences. Before your expected meeting, learn the individual's requirements and their preferred communication support. 2. Get the individual's attention before you speak. Try move into good lighting so they can see you, wave your hand in their line of vision, or lightly tap their shoulder. 3. Always face the individual. Communicate face-to-face and keep eye contact. This will help the person lip read and see your facial expressions if they need to. Learn more tips from our blog https://lnkd.in/e8Q2uih5 #DeafAwarenessWeek #DiversityInclusion #a11y #bsl
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Consider signing up for this Accessibility webinar on Monday for your business, your customers and your employees #accessibility #aoda #lsq #signlanguage #asl #deafcommunity
Ready to make your organization accessible to Deaf customers and employees? First, you need to understand their community and culture. Don't worry, we can help! Join us Monday, June 17th at 1 p.m. ET to learn about the Deaf community, Deaf culture and the role sign language plays in communication access. To register, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/d5SHi7ga
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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
We're supporting Deaf Awareness Week to raise awareness and create a more understanding and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered. We can all play our part to be more deaf aware, both at work and in daily life. 🤝 The National Deaf Children's Society has provided communication tips when interacting with individuals who may be deaf or have hearing loss. It's important to keep in mind that everyone has different communication needs, so it's best to ask for their preferences. #DeafAwarenessWeek #DAW2024
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Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Consultant | Specialising in Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language
Deaf Awareness Week Tip #7: As we approach the last day of Deaf Awareness Week, let's remember that awareness and inclusivity should extend beyond this week. How can we ensure inclusivity and support for individuals with different abilities affected by deafness every day? By nurturing a culture of accessibility and understanding in our communities and workplaces. This includes providing resources like sign language interpreters, captioning, and assistive technologies, as well as promoting education and awareness about deafness and communication needs. Let's commit to making inclusivity a daily practice, not just for this week, but every day of the year. #DeafAwarenessWeek Google search - @timscannellDA
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Disability Inclusion Consultant, University Lecturer, Special Educationist, Human Rights Activist
September is Deaf Awareness month... Can a Deaf person be told they don't have Deaf culture or lack knowledge on Deaf culture? The answer is NO! Deaf culture is a part of who we are, and our experiences and identity are valid. No one can dictate or gatekeep your cultural identity or experiences. Of course, we have prominent Deaf leaders who have paved the way and set precedents on the outlook of Deaf culture which we respect and honor. However, their leadership and legacy is there to inspire and empower, NOT DICTATE, how individual Deaf people live their lives. Deaf culture is not a one-size-fits-all. It's a culture shaped by diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities. Respect the uniqueness of each Deaf individual's journey! #Deafawarenessmonth #DeafCulture #DeafIdentity #DeafPride #DeafEmpowerment
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