Deafness Awareness Week begins on Monday

Saturday, 4 May 2024 11:00

Deafness Awareness Week will begin on Monday.

Between May 6 and 12 awareness for those in the deaf community who can often face significant barriers in communication.

The Manx Deaf Society will have three sessions running next Saturday May 11 at their headquarters on Somerset Road in Douglas.

Session times are 11-12pm, 12:30-1:30pm and 2-3pm.

CEO of MDS Lucy Buxton spoke to 3FM about the importance of the campaign:

To reserve your place, email lucy.buxton@manxdeafsociety.org.im stating which session you would like to attend.

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