Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

What is Deaf-Blind Awareness Week?

Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the last week of June. Deaf-Blind Awareness coincides with the birthday of Helen Keller on June 27, 1880. This national advocacy campaign has been held each year since 1984 when the then-President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation in recognition of this special week. The purpose of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is to raise public awareness about individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss. Today, there are 2.4 million people who are Deaf-Blind in the United States.

The awareness week aims to promote a better understanding of the challenges faced by Deaf-Blind individuals and to celebrate their unique abilities and contributions to society. During this week, various organizations and advocates host events and activities to increase public awareness and promote inclusivity and accessibility for Deaf-Blind individuals.

At Personalized Cause, we offer our silver and gold pin for hearing disabilities. They are available in both a personalized and non-personalized version. We also offer our black and white polka dot braille pin to represent visual challenges. Again, these pins can be personalized or non-personalized. Personalized pins can be engraved with a name, date, or message.

Celebrate Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

1. Learn About the Deaf-Blind Community

Being Deaf-Blind refers to an individual who has combined hearing and vision loss. Education is essential to understanding the challenges and celebrating the accomplishments of Deaf-Blind individuals.

2. Raise Awareness Online

During Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, we encourage you to raise awareness for inclusivity in the workplace. Use the hashtag #DBAW.

3. Talk to Your Employer about Inclusivity

To foster greater inclusivity in the workplace, consider informing your employer about Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. This annual event provides a unique opportunity to initiate a dialogue about promoting greater inclusion of individuals who are Deaf-Blind or have disabilities.

By raising awareness about Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, we can break down barriers and create a more inclusive work environment for everyone. Create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their abilities.

It is a common misconception that accommodations are costly to an employer. But in fact, they can be at no or very little cost. To learn how to communicate with and accommodate someone who’s Deaf-Blind in the workplace, read this business guide for working with individuals who are Deaf-Blind.