Deaf awareness week 5 - 11 May 2025 Our curriculum lead Julie Henry recently shared the below: The UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community face and educate others on how they can support them. To celebrate Deaf Awareness Week this week, we’re shining a light on how you can support the deaf community. Tips for speaking to someone who is deaf or has hearing loss There are several things you can do to improve communication with deaf people and those with hearing loss. Try the tips below: - Don’t say it doesn’t matter - Speak one at a time - Don’t speak too slowly or quickly - Smile and relax - Keep your mouth on show - Speak clearly without shouting - Face towards the person while you’re speaking - Repeat if you need to do so Ask what helps No two people are the same. Don’t let worries about saying the wrong thing or approaching the topic stop you from having the conversation altogether. Instead, simply ask how they communicate and what you can do to help. This way you’re respecting their needs and finding out what works.

Posted by Fellowship team at 2025-05-08 08:55:51 UTC