Our Strapline #SpokenWordsMadeVisible. Encouraging the development of lipspeaking as a specialised communication service for #deaf & #HardOfHearingPeople
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ALT 'Our society should value Disabled people and invest in strong Disabled and Deaf People’s Organisations, join the movement'. An icon of hands holding a heart with the disability wheelchair symbol.
ALT Promotional poster asking 'Have you experienced these symptoms of listening fatigue?' List of symptoms includes Tiredness, Social Withdrawal, Headache, Stress, Poor Memory, Mood Changes, Increased Sensitivity to Sound, and Zoning Out. The poster has a blue and white color scheme with a logo at the bottom.
ALT An illustrative poster explaining Listening Fatigue. It features a graphic of a head with a tangled wire brain, highlighting the impact of auditory overload on mental fatigue.
ALT An infographic titled 'Why does listening fatigue happen?' explaining that listening fatigue occurs when the brain works overtime to make sense of sounds, especially with hearing loss. It can be mentally exhausting even with hearing aids or implants. The image features an illustration of a human with a ticking clock in their head, illustrating tiredness.
ALT Poster with a light blue background and the logo of the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) in the top right corner. Bold black text at the top reads: “WFDB is launching a Women’s Committee!” Below, it says: “Apply by Monday 28 July 2025.” At the bottom, there is a row of colorful silhouette illustrations of diverse women
ALT 7 millions adults across the UK are affected by the healthcare failings of the NHS.
ALT 69% of people say that they have never been asked about their communication needs.
ALT 25% of people say that they are not able to contact their GP in an accessible way, rising to 49% of BSL users.
ALT Only 56% of people say that they leave their NHS appointments having understood the information that they were given about their health.
