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“National charity Deafblind UK has launched a new campaign to spotlight the unique strengths of people living with deafblindness.
The campaign, titled #SeeHearUs, will run during Deafblind Awareness Week 2026, from the 22nd to 28th of June.
People living with deafblindness are being encouraged to get involved by creating a piece of content sharing one of their strengths.
Deafblindness is a distinct disability affecting an estimated 450,000 people across the UK. It impacts every person differently, and can be present from birth or acquired at a later time.
The #SeeHearUs campaign is inspired by the people Deafblind UK work with, and calls for greater recognition of the skills, capabilities and abilities which every individual has. In particular, experiences of deafblindness can bring unique strengths which are often underrecognised.
Janice, who is deafblind herself, emphasises that “we all have skills and gifts and deafblind people – given the chance – can be great contributors to the economy and society.”
Another deafblind individual, Glen, adds that “Deafblind people often find different ways to communicate, work, socialise, and enjoy life, and those skills deserve more recognition.”
Deafblind Awareness Week marks the birthday of Helen Keller (1880 – 1968), an American deafblind disability rights activist and author.
Charlie Alderwick, Head of Marketing and Communications at Deafblind UK, said:
“Living with deafblindness can undoubtedly present many challenges but no two people’s experiences of deafblindness are the same, and dual sensory loss can also be a source of qualities for many of the people we work with.
“Deafblind Awareness Week presents an opportunity for us to change the narrative and shine a light on everything we know deafblind people can achieve. Whether it’s through sharing your strengths as a deafblind person or hosting a Cream Tea Jamboree, I would encourage everyone to join our #SeeHearUs campaign.””
