RNID supporting Deaf Awareness Week
Facebook Live on Tuesday Here at RNID, we are busy behind the scenes getting ready for Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 3 May to Sunday 9 May. Keep an eye out for people sharing their experiences of being deaf or having hearing loss, along with practical tips on our social media platforms. We also have events […]
Read MoreGet ready for Deaf Awareness Week!
Deaf Awareness Week is almost here! There are many organisations raising awareness and sharing experiences and information. Keep an eye out on our Deaf Awareness Week blog for daily stories and links from all those supporting the campaign. #DeafAwarenessWeek2021
Read MoreMary Ann Payonk – her story on acquired deafness
As Deaf Awareness Week 2020 comes to an end and as proud sponsors of the campaign being led by United Kingdom Council on deafness UKCOD, we are delighted to have our friend and long-time BIVR advocate Mary Ann Payonk share with us her experience of acquired deafness. Mary Ann is a realtime stenographer from the United […]
Read MoreInspiration during Deaf Awareness Week
“I don’t know where to start with the difference tennis has made to my life!” – GB Deaf Tennis Player Phoebe Suthers This weekend GB deaf tennis star Phoebe Suthers from Yorkshire should have been flying to Slovenia in a bid to try and retain the women’s singles and doubles titles she won at the […]
Read MoreThanks to our sponsors of #DAW2020
Our second day of Deaf Awareness Week 2020, do continue to share your stories using #DAW2020! Sponsors:
Read MoreJDA raises awareness
During Deaf Awareness Week, JDA is raising awareness of all the support JDA are providing during this time of isolation, and to share tips for ensuring inclusion and access for people with hearing loss. @JDAdeaf This article shows the absolutely vital work we’re doing to keep people informed, safe and connected during this critical time. […]
Read MoreDeaf Awareness Week is here!
#DAW2020 Many people across the country will be celebrating Deaf Awareness Week from today. Share your stories and events ensuring your event # is displayed for others to see together with the #DAW2020! With events mostly on-line using social media, there is a huge opportunity for many to see what people are doing. So do […]
Read MoreDeaf Awareness Week 2020
#DAW2020 Our Deaf Awareness Week 2020 focus was around recognising and celebrating those with ‘acquired deafness’ but we know in light of everything going on that we will, through an online campaign, engage with our members and encourage them to celebrate Deafness, raise awareness of best practice and use the week for demonstrating change and positivity. Our publicity materials […]
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