September is deaf awareness month! And a time to celebrate our deaf communities. This month aims to promote awareness, encourage inclusion, celebrate identity, and support community organizations. Here are some ways to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month: Learn about deaf culture, history, and famous deaf people. Educate family and friends about deaf culture and how to use ASL. Participate in ASL meetups to connect with other deaf people, and advocate for accessibility (e.g. asking movie theaters to offer open-captioned showings)
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Deaf Space is where Deaf people come together—sharing, creating Deaf culture, and making a space that fits us. From designing buildings and spaces to moving vases off tables and pinning speakers on Zoom, Deaf Space happens both face-to-face at festivals and clubs and online in our digital spaces. We have a Deaf Space Project to explore Deaf Spaces in Australia and beyond. This project will gather information from experts and the community to identify what makes great Deaf Spaces and how to grow them. What’s next? Community consultations across Australia in early 2025. Findings will shape our knowledge for building stronger Deaf Spaces. Deaf Space. Your space. Your culture.
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“The National Deaf Children’s Society gave us reassurance that deaf children can do anything. That’s why this survey is so close to my heart.” 💜 We’re on a mission to find out the most important questions that need to be answered about childhood deafness, and we need your help! We’re asking deaf young people aged 16 to 25, parents and professionals to share their insights in a short, five-minute survey. And for deaf children under 16, they can join in too with the help of a parent or carer. Juliet, who is a parent of a deaf child and part of the project team’s steering group, shares why taking part in this survey is so vital. Ready to make a difference? Tell us what you want future research on deafness to focus on here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3NqZ6dE
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"Why do people have two ears anyway?" That was the question I asked when my unilateral deafness was identified around age 4. Luckily, my Poppa was quick with his response: "To hold your glasses up, silly!" It was exactly the response younger me needed (and I look back on his response with a fond smile now, too). His answer made sense to my brain, and it helped me move forward — even when we didn't have answers to all of the questions. In my work at National Deaf Children's Society, I'm focused on creating information and advice for children and young people. Whether you're a caregiver, professional or deaf young person, we'd really appreciate you taking a few minutes out to share the questions that deaf children and young people need answers to. (And please feel free to share this survey with others, too -- we want to reach as many people as possible!) Check out the survey here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3NqZ6dE PS: If you didn't know that I'm deaf, I know a LinkedIn post might be a really weird way to find out! But you're not alone; deafness can be an invisible disability, and with more than 50,000 deaf young people across the UK (and since 1 in 5 adults are deaf, have hearing loss or have tinnitus), it's worth remembering that you probably know more deaf people than you realise.
“The National Deaf Children’s Society gave us reassurance that deaf children can do anything. That’s why this survey is so close to my heart.” 💜 We’re on a mission to find out the most important questions that need to be answered about childhood deafness, and we need your help! We’re asking deaf young people aged 16 to 25, parents and professionals to share their insights in a short, five-minute survey. And for deaf children under 16, they can join in too with the help of a parent or carer. Juliet, who is a parent of a deaf child and part of the project team’s steering group, shares why taking part in this survey is so vital. Ready to make a difference? Tell us what you want future research on deafness to focus on here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3NqZ6dE
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I can honestly say that a lack of deaf awareness in society has been the biggest blocker I’ve encountered as a deaf person. It’s so frustrating when you just want to be able to have a conversation with someone, but they don’t have any knowledge of what it means to be deaf aware. So, how better to raise the profile of deaf awareness than to have a whole week dedicated to deaf awareness!? Check out the fantastic resources below to see how you can be more deaf aware. 👇
Get ready for deaf awareness week 2024! 🙌 Taking place between the 6 to 12 May, this year's theme is love and trust. It's an opportunity for us to celebrate the incredible achievements of deaf children, as well as raising awareness of the barriers they can face. To help get you ready for the week, we're sharing some of our amazing deaf awareness resources for you to download or order to use in your setting. Check out all the resources here 👉 https://bit.ly/49ZAIci #DeafAwarenessWeek #DAW2024 #DeafAwareness #DeafAwarenessWeek2024 #DeafChildren
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Empower through understanding. Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week with open hearts and inclusive minds. Learn some useful tips on how you can be more deaf aware each day. ☺️ #DeafAwarenessWeek #ProsperoTeaching
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Excelent message from Claudia Gordon about the barriers deaf individuals face. I especially appreciated how she mentioned barriers to healthcare. If it is difficult to talk to the Doctor, you might be less likely to get a 'small problem' addressed until it becomes a big issue. If it is difficult to request accommodations, how likely is that individual to request the support that would help them succeed in the workplace? If it is difficult to ask for help in a store, how likely is it that they will return? Thinking about how we, as organizations and individuals, can reduce these barriers is really important.
NCD Chair Claudia Gordon provided the following message in recognition of Deaf Awareness Month.
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Did you know that the 6th-12th May is #DeafAwarenessWeek? Discover a wealth of resources provided by National Deaf Children's Society. From essential communication tips to engaging quizzes and enlightening videos, there's something to help us all become more deaf aware. Check out the resources and help make a difference: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-ywdnKh
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Please share our survey amongst your networks! We need help to understand parent and carer, and deaf young people’s experiences of accessing teachers of the deaf #NationalDeafChildrensSociety #DeafEducation
Teachers of the Deaf are a lifeline for many families, empowering deaf children and young people to reach their full potential. But we need to do more to advocate for Teachers of the Deaf and make sure all deaf children have the specialist support they need – and we want your help! We're asking parents and carers of deaf children, and deaf young people, to share their experiences of accessing a Teacher of the Deaf. These stories will help influence our upcoming work and make a real difference for future generations. If you're a professional who works with deaf children and young people, help us spread the word to families you support and share our survey: https://lnkd.in/ebhwsfBi
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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!"
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3moA short video with a blue background stating, "September is deaf awareness month! Let us take this time to celebrate our deaf community, raise awareness, and spread inclusivity!". At the bottom of the page are three animations of people signing the phrases "Hello" (hand elevated to forehead and moving in an arching motion away from the body), "Nice to meet you" (Nice: hands with palms facing, the top hand sweeping across the surface of the bottom hand) The movement transitions to two hands facing each other (To Meet: two hands facing each other with pointer fingers raised, the other three fingers of each hand folded down and held by the thumbs, the hands come together until touching) The movement transitions again (You: one hand is elevated with the pointer finger raised and the other three fingers of the hand folded down and held by the thumb the hand sweeps from a vertical upward position downward and away from the body to a horizontal position), and "Delighted" (a flat hand with the palm facing inward toward the chest sweeping up and out two times in a circular motion, this is also a sign for the word "Happy").