Deaf Awareness Month
Next Month is Deaf Awareness Month!
*From #AiMedia
September is an important month in the d/Deaf community.
Not only is Deaf Awareness Month celebrated, but also International Week of Deaf People from 19-25 September and World Deaf Day on 27 September.
These are occasions to celebrate the d/Deaf community, educate about deafness, and advocate for accessibility in everyday life.
Tips for Being Deaf-Aware: Part 1
Understand the spectrum of deafness, learn more about Deaf culture, and get Ai Media’s top deaf communication tips.
Tips for Being Deaf-Aware: Part 2
In Ai Media’s second article on being deaf aware, they explore how to communicate when an interpreter is present, learning signs, words to use (and not use), and more.