Deaf Awareness Week 2016

During the last week in September communities across the US and around the world come together to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week (also known as the International Week of the Deaf). It is a time to recognize language, culture, and experiences of deaf and hard of hearing people. During this week many organizations plan events and host activities, all to celebrate deaf culture. KODAheart supported these efforts through a week-long social media blast. Below you’ll see our daily posts and updates!

MONDAY

One of the best ways to support the deaf community, or make change in the deaf community is to support the @nad1880 ! #NAD #k3didyouknow #deafawareness #deafawarenessweek #internationalweekofthedeaf #internationaldeafweek ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [Image description: Four people pose for a picture in front of the Phoenix Convention Center. In between the group is a blue and yellow sign that reads “Phoenix Convention Center Welcomes NAD Biennial Conference”.]

A photo posted by KODAheart (@kodaheart) on Sep 19, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

 

TUESDAY Whether it is International Deaf Awareness Week or any week, we think it is important to expose our communities to the language, culture, and experiences of deaf people and their families. This list is designed to empower community members to raise awareness about the Deaf community through fun activities outside or inside your own home.   

 

WEDNESDAY

 

  THURSDAY

Deaf schools have played an integral part in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students as well as a huge part of American history- support your local state school by attending community events and donating resources! #k3didyouknow #deafawareness #idw2016 #deafawarenessweek #internationalweekofthedeaf #internationaldeafweek #deafschools •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [Image Description: In the foreground a hand holds an oval KODAheart sticker. In the background is a large adobe-style sign. Text reads: “New Mexico School for the Deaf.” Below this sign is a black digital screen.] A photo posted by KODAheart (@kodaheart) on Sep 22, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT

 

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Deaf clubs have always served as the central social hub for the deaf community in cities all over the world. From hosting events to sponsoring athletic events, clubs historically have provided a place for members to gather and connect without barriers. #k3didyouknow #deafawareness #IWD2016 #deafawarenessweek #internationalweekofthedeaf #internationaldeafweek #deafclub •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [Image description. A four quadrant photo displays a series of four images. The upper left, being a glass window with the asl sign for Amsterdam. Above it are two x’s and the top of the glass reads “Amsterdam”. The upper right photo, is of a rock headstone. In the foreground is a oval KODAheart sticker. The photo on the bottom left is the “Silent Athletic Club, Denver” logo. It is a round logo bordered in yellow. In the center of the circle logo is various sport balls and snowy mountains. The last photo on the bottom right is of a sign that reads “Welcome to Austin Association of the Deaf”. In the foreground again is a oval KODAheart sticker.]

A photo posted by KODAheart (@kodaheart) on Sep 24, 2016 at 9:21am PDT

 

SUNDAY

What a fantastic week! Various organizations from around the world came together in celebration with the goal of promoting awareness about the Deaf community. Although Deaf Awareness Week has ended, we hope the resources and ideas shared throughout the week will encourage your families to continue to spread deaf awareness throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who participated, we cannot wait to see what next year has in store!