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🔥Big News Alert! 🔥 Member of the international deaf community? Professionals working with deaf people? Academics researching deaf people and sign languages? Mark your calendars for Friday 14th June 2024!📆 This is your chance to make an impact. The BIG Survey is coming your way, and we need your perspective to shape the future of Deaf Legal Theory. Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your unique perspective. Follow us to stay up to date and be the first to know when the survey is ready. #BIGSurvey #DeafLegalTheory #YourVoiceMatters

Consider signing up for this Accessibility webinar on Monday for your business, your customers and your employees #accessibility #aoda #lsq #signlanguage #asl #deafcommunity

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

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

September is Deaf Awareness Month! Are you looking for resources to support your work? Check out these resources for educational professionals from the National Deaf Children's Society ➡ https://lnkd.in/gdieWd7m Image description: A yellow-and-white graphic with an image of hands signing and an ear with a line across it. Text says, "September is Deaf Awareness Month. We're sharing useful resources to support your work!"

Did you know, the Deaf, the deafened, and the hard of hearing are all very distinct groups? Using the proper terminology shows respect for their differences. Access a terminology guide on the #CreativeEquityRoadmap blog: https://lnkd.in/eg6wHaFe

"The Book" is the third episode of the Breaking Barriers video series, which sheds light on the challenges deaf individuals face while navigating the hearing world. The video features Kristeen Elliott, who shares her personal experiences to raise awareness about the limitations and difficulties that the deaf community encounters. By recognizing these challenges, we can work towards better accommodating their needs. "Breaking Barriers" is a video series created by the Office of EDID and directed by King's alum Moses Latigo Odida '09. This initiative, stemming from the recommendations of the Anti-Racism Working Group Report, aims to showcase the experiences of equity-denied groups within the King's community. #APlaceToBe #APlaceToBelong #Inclusivity #Accessibility

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

🤟 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

Interested in learning more about the Deaf Community and ways you can provide communication access? Look no further than Asign (formerly SLIAO)‘s first webinar this Tuesday, May 28 at 1:00 pm ET. Register now to gain valuable insights and knowledge about this important topic. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding and enhance your skills. Details 👇🏻 #DeafCommunity #CommunicationAccess #Webinar #Asign