
Deaf Awareness Week 2012
Monday 7th May to Sunday 13th May
DEAFvibe aims to support people with a hearing loss as well as their families, friends and carers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
It is DEAFvibe’s belief that all deaf people should be treated equally and with respect, that access to information & communication is provided without barriers or prejudice, promoting equal participation and opportunities in life.
Communication whether it be written, verbal or through visual information is a vital need to have a sense of belonging in society.
Why DEAFvibe?
DEAF includes those who are Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind.
VIBE links in with what having a hearing loss means:
- the feeling of sound through vibration;
- picking up on vibes through visual clues;
- the sharing of experiences of knowing what it is like to be deaf.
DEAFvibe’s philosophy is “Deafness = Equality & Access = Fairness”.
BSL users (adults)
Hard of Hearing & Deafened (adults)
Cafe Dates for 2012-2013
Planned Events/Speakers:
Next DEAFvibe Cafe is on Saturday 12th May 2012
Saturday 12th May: AM BSL Group 9.30am - 12 noon and PM: Hard of Hearing / Deafened Group 1.30pm - 3pm
Hearing dogs for deaf people - Tom Kane with Nev
A talk about living with a hearing loss and life with a hearing dog.
A consultation by Kelly Caddy | Project Officer
Service Development and Modernisation Stoke on Trent regarding Healthwatch and to hear the views and opinions on this subject.Stoke on Trent City Council would like to hear your views about Healthwatch.
Have your say at:- http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StokeHealthwatch
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