Deaf Awareness Week 2025 Is Here – And We’re Just Getting Started!
- Deaf Umbrella
- May 5
- 2 min read
Hello everyone! It’s that time of year again…
Deaf Awareness Week 2025 has officially landed, and at Deaf Umbrella, we’re buzzing with excitement (and a LOT of amazing content ready to roll)!
This year’s UK theme is “Beyond Silence” – a powerful reminder to look past outdated assumptions about deafness and truly listen to the lived experiences, identities, and contributions of Deaf individuals.
But don’t worry—this week isn’t about long lectures or endless reading lists. We’re bringing you fun, engaging, and educational content designed to help you:
✨ Understand Deaf culture
✨ Communicate more effectively
✨ Reduce unintentional discrimination
✨ Feel confident and informed
So, what’s coming your way?
We’ll be flooding our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) with tips and myth-busting facts, eye-opening articles you can read in 2–4 minutes, shareable posters to spread awareness in your office, school, or workplace... 👀 Stay tuned!
Whether you’re here to learn a few signs, improve workplace inclusion, or just be a better communicator—we’ve got your back.
Want even more?
We’ve built an entire Deaf Awareness Free Resources page that’s bursting with valuable goodies. You’ll find:
✅ Educational posters you can print and hang up
✅ Practical guides like How to Hire Deaf Employees or Supporting Deaf Students in College
✅ Video lessons to improve your BSL and communication skills
✅ An express Deaf Awareness Session (just 5 minutes!)
✅ Articles and blog posts on everything from audism to inclusive Christmas parties
It’s like a treasure chest of Deaf awareness knowledge—totally free, accessible, and ready for you to explore right now.
Let’s do this—together!
If you haven’t already, follow us on social media so you don’t miss a thing (Facebook, Instagram). This week is packed with helpful, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious content to help everyone move beyond silence and into meaningful inclusion.
Thanks for being here. Thanks for caring. And thanks for helping build a more inclusive world.
A Special Film Release
As part of Deaf Awareness Week, we are also thrilled to share Silent Buttons, a new campaign film from Shape Arts, directed by Chris Laing. This powerful film shines a light on the barriers Deaf individuals face in their daily lives and imagines a more inclusive society.
Silent Buttons will be available online starting today, May 5th, and we encourage you to watch and share it as part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and advocate for change.
Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved! We’ll be sharing a newsletter tomorrow with all the details, so make sure you're subscribed to stay up to date. Subscribe here: www.deafumbrella.com/subscribe
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