DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2025

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This week marks Deaf Awareness Week 2025 (Monday 5 May – Sunday 11 May), and this year’s powerful theme is “Breaking the Silence.”

This theme invites us all to reflect on the barriers faced by deaf and hard of hearing individuals and to explore ways we can break down those barriers through inclusion, communication, and awareness.

 Why it matters:

  • Over 12 million people in the UK alone are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Many experience social isolation, communication challenges, and barriers to accessing services.
  • With greater awareness, we can foster a more inclusive workplace and society.

Let’s break the silence—together.
Whether it’s learning a few signs, using subtitles in meetings, or simply being more mindful, every step makes a difference.