Be deaf aware

There are 35,000 deaf children and young people in the UK and nearly 2,000 babies are born deaf every year. Deafness makes it harder to communicate and this can be very isolating.

Deaf children want to be able to do the same things as their hearing friends. They want to live in a world without barriers. You can help to make the world around you a deaf friendly place to live.

Be deaf aware
 

Be a deaf friendly leader

Download the deaf friendly leader pack or request a printed copy.

 

Deaf awareness activities and games

Download all of these fun deaf awareness games and activities here:

We can send you hard copies of some or all of these activity sheets – just complete and submit an order form.

  • Finger spelling

    Girls will love to learn how to sign their name or secret messages to their friends.Download Resource

  • Making your unit a deaf friendly place to be

    These fun and easy activities will make sure all new members feel welcome and included.Download Resource

  • Non-verbal communication

    Girls will have great fun learning the different ways we can communicate without speaking.Download Resource

  • Read my lips

    Girls can practice the tricky art of lip reading and speaking.Download Resource

  • Sign language

    Girls can learn some simple sign language and get practicing for the signed song performances.Download Resource
 

 3 comment(s)

Doreen Pechey says:
10 Sep, 2008 07:09
My unit always signs taps at the end of each meeting well, they do when I'm there. I was taught by Jill Hipson, and you can see it online at: httpguidinguk.freeservers.comBSLTaps2.html Doreen Pechey
Kris says:
02 Jun, 2009 01:06
Hi, cool post. I have been wondering about this topic, so thanks for writing.
Kelly Brown says:
12 Jun, 2009 21:06
The article is usefull for me. I'll be coming back.

 



 

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