'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion' and raise awareness.

'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion'

and raise awareness.

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2015

Do you know that 15% of the population are deaf to some extent? Out of every 10,000 people, ten will be extremely deaf and 100 will be partially deaf.

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE DEAF?

• No ears to pick up the sound• Sticky orange wax can block

the ear way

• Burst ear drums• Stiff bones• No tiny ear

bones in the ear at all!

HEARING AIDS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

Cochlear

implantSpecial hairband

Hearing aids

Hearing dogs for deaf people

THINGS TO HELP US AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL

Flashing

school bell

HOW DO DEAF PEOPLE COMMUNICATE?

British sign language

British sign language