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Deaf Awareness Week 2024

​​Deaf Awareness Week 2024​

Deaf awareness week runs from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 May 2024.

This year’s celebration isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about igniting a movement fuelled by love and grounded in trust.

It’s about embracing diversity, championing inclusivi​ty, and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued.

There are lot's of ways you can get involved.

Reach out

Use our guides below to learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in BSL.

How to greet someone in BSL

How to say 'My name is' in BSL

How to fingerspell your name in BSL

Attend a BSL or Deaf awareness and communication course

Learn more about the barriers deaf people face when accessing information and services and how you can help, sign up for our upcoming courses in:

  • BSL tuition
  • Deaf Awareness and Communication 

For more information and to sign up visit the Highlands College website

Lipreading classes

Lipreading is a skill which can make all the difference to social interaction and following conversation, particularly in difficult listening situations. 

You can find out more about lipreading, managing hearing loss and the opportunity to meet others who face similar challenges by emailing c.jordas@health.gov.je 

Meet our dDeaf Community Engagement Officer

You can visit the Town Library any morning during Deaf Awareness Week to meet with our dDeaf Community Engagement Officer​, get information and advice and learn more about hearing assistive equipment.

Coffee morning

​Visit Age Concern for a coffee morning on Saturday 4 May from 10am.

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