During Deaf Awareness Week 2026, we unveiled a striking installation designed to make the invisible communication barriers faced by deaf people and people with hearing loss impossible to ignore.
Deaf awareness
When Sian’s husband first suggested she might have hearing loss, she didn’t believe him. Surrounded by noise at home and at work, she thought struggling to hear was normal. Here, Sian shares how an RNID hearing check changed everything.
RNID has supported HSBC UK to become the first UK bank to offer British Sign Language training to all employees, helping break down communication barriers and create a more inclusive workplace.
Meet Chapman Shum, a young pianist navigating blindness, neurodiversity and hearing loss as he continues to pursue music.
Caitlin has seen healthcare from every angle — as a deaf patient, a nursing student and an ICU nurse. Her story shows why deaf people still face barriers to accessible care, and why Wales must take action to improve communication in healthcare.
We're researching transport accessibility for people who are deaf or have hearing loss in the UK. If you are deaf or have hearing loss, find out how you, a carer or travel companion can take part.
Deaf mountaineer Morag Skelton is helping others explore Scotland’s wild spaces with confidence and freedom.
A new UK Research & Innovation-backed project led by RNID and deaf sector partners will explore the future of AI-enabled BSL translation through an inclusive national public dialogue.
Matt shares how he navigated holidays abroad after losing his hearing – and the tips that made his journeys easier.
Charlotte spent two decades trying to manage her severe hearing loss - until a cochlear implant assessment changed everything.