Every year, the full week ending on the last Sunday of September is observed as the International Week of the Deaf (IWD). In 2022, IWD is being observed from September 19 to 25 September 2022. The theme of the 2022 International Week of Deaf People is “Building Inclusive Communities for All”.
People should come together to show awareness for deaf people within communities, it can help to better connect them to others. People can become more educated about how to communicate with Deaf people, contributing to positive change and breaking down stereotypical barriers.
Each day, prejudice against deaf individuals occurs in society—both consciously and unconsciously. Deaf people might not see themselves as handicapped, yet the Human Rights and Equality Act may classify them as such. The Act on Human Rights may protect if the person feels his rights have been breached because they are deaf.