24/06/2025
👀👂 Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 | June 24–30 💬💛
This week, we’re shining a light on the experiences of people living with deaf blindness a combined sight and hearing loss that affects communication, mobility and access to information in everyday life.
🧭 The Reality:
Deaf Blindness doesn’t always mean total loss of sight and sound. There are different levels:
🔸 Some people are born deafblind
🔸 Others may gradually lose one or both senses later in life
🔸 Some may have partial sight and/or hearing
Each experience is unique and can bring daily challenges, such as:
Navigating public spaces
Reading important documents or signs
Using technology or public transport
Feeling isolated due to communication barriers
💪 How They Overcome:
Despite the challenges, many deafblind people use tools and strategies like:
✅ Guide communicators
✅ Assistive tech (e.g. braille displays, hearing aids, speech-to-text)
✅ Tactile signing or hands-on communication
✅ Mobility aids and support animals
💛 How You Can Help:
Even small actions can make a huge difference:
👋 Identify yourself clearly when approaching
🗣️ Speak clearly and don’t shout, use plain language
📱 Offer to help navigate tech or read written content
🏡 Make spaces accessible with good lighting, reduced clutter, and contrast can help
🤝 Be patient and understanding, everyone communicates differently
🌍 Together, we can:
Let’s raise awareness, encourage inclusion, and support independence for people living with deaf blindness.
