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Deaf Awareness Week 2026 is running May 4–10 in the United Kingdom under the theme "Right to Understand: Together, We Break Barriers." The week is organized by the UK Council on Deafness and involves advocacy organizations, arts venues, educational institutions, and disability groups. This year's activities include captioning access events at theatres and museums, sign language workshops, and webinars on making venues accessible to deaf and hard of hearing visitors. The theme brings attention to communication barriers that contribute to social isolation, limited employment access, and reduced participation in public life for deaf and hard of hearing people. This is a UK event with no direct U.S. organizational connection.
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