Deaf Awareness Week 2024
Deaf awareness week runs from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 May 2024.
This year’s celebration isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about igniting a movement fuelled by love and grounded in trust.
It’s about embracing diversity, championing inclusivity, and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued.
There are lot's of ways you can get involved.
Reach out
Use our guides below to learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in BSL.
How to greet someone in BSL
How to say 'My name is' in BSL
How to fingerspell your name in BSL
Attend a BSL or Deaf awareness and communication course
Learn more about the barriers deaf people face when accessing information and services and how you can help, sign up for our upcoming courses in:
- BSL tuition
- Deaf Awareness and Communication
For more information and to sign up visit the Highlands College website
Lipreading classes
Lipreading is a skill which can make all the difference to social interaction and following conversation, particularly in difficult listening situations.
You can find out more about lipreading, managing hearing loss and the opportunity to meet others who face similar challenges by emailing
c.jordas@health.gov.je Meet our dDeaf Community Engagement Officer
You can visit the Town Library any morning during Deaf Awareness Week to meet with our dDeaf Community Engagement Officer, get information and advice and learn more about hearing assistive equipment.
Coffee morning
Visit Age Concern for a coffee morning on Saturday 4 May from 10am.
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