We all lip read and watch a person’s facial expressions in conversation without realising it, but it’s an especially vital skill for many people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Deaf awareness
Do you run a company that wants to create safe and inclusive environments for deaf people and people with hearing loss? Find out more about how below.
This week, our statistic of 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus changes to 18 million. Here's why.
"By starting this campaign, and helping people realise their behaviour really does matter, we hope to encourage everyone to take simple steps to make a big change for millions of people."
Our research reveals the extent of the stigma and negative attitudes that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience on a regular basis.
Mike and Adele share how Skye’s hearing has brought the family closer, and public misconceptions about people who are deaf.
Sarah talks about the benefits of having a cochlear implant, difficulties communicating with the general public, and how she hopes to be a positive role model for people from the black and deaf community.
When he was a child, Shakib had mumps and his hearing in his left ear deteriorated. He shares about navigating life before and after having a hearing aid.
Kori is a deaf spiritual life coach. Here she shares about how she found herself as a deaf person in a hearing world.
Sheila talks about the highs of being able to hear again with a hearing aid, the lows of isolation, and championing her son's hearing loss journey.