Deafblind Awareness Week

DeafBlind Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the last week of June. This coincides with the birthday of Helen Keller on June 27, 1880. This national advocacy campaign has been held each year since 1984 when the then-President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation in recognition of this special week.

The purpose of DeafBlind Awareness Week is to raise public awareness about individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss, to promote a better understanding of the challenges they face, and to celebrate their unique abilities and contributions to society. During this week, various organizations and advocates host events and activities to increase public awareness and promote inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with deafblindness. Today, there are 2.4 million people living with deafblindness in the United States.

We use this week to help raise awareness for those in the CHARGE community that are living with deafblindness – including the unique challenges they face every day.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Here are some ways that you can help raise awareness

1. Share your story with us! Fill out this form and send a photo to have your story featured on our Facebook and Instagram.
2. Send us a “Day in the Life” video to share on our TikTok channel.
3. Start a Facebook Fundraiser in honor of the week.