That this House recognises the importance of, and celebrates, Deaf Awareness Week 2025; acknowledges this year’s theme, Beyond Silence; congratulates organisations such as the British Deaf Association, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the National Deaf Children’s Society for the vital work they do in supporting deaf people, their families, and the wider deaf community; commends local councils, including North Yorkshire Council, for openly supporting Deaf Awareness Week; encourages local authorities, businesses, and other organisations to continue improving their information and support for the deaf community; celebrates the diverse ways in which deaf people communicate and the richness of Deaf culture; and further recognises the importance of breaking down barriers to full accessibility for individuals with hearing loss, as well as those with other physical and mental disabilities.
Signatories (46)
- Tom Gordon Sponsor
- Helen Maguire
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Wera Hobhouse
- Rachel Gilmour
- Adam Dance
- Ben Lake
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ann Davies
- Llinos Medi
- Clive Jones
- Zöe Franklin
- Jim Shannon
- Steve Darling
- Liz Jarvis
- Claire Young
- Sarah Gibson
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Adam Jogee
- Ian Roome
- David Chadwick
- Sarah Dyke
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Mr Will Forster
- Jamie Stone
- Tristan Osborne
- Lisa Smart
- Ellie Chowns
- Alex Brewer
- Christine Jardine
- Andrew George
- Andrew Rosindell
- Ayoub Khan
- Victoria Collins
- Charlotte Cane
- Martin Wrigley
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Ian Sollom
- Carla Denyer
- John McDonnell
- Siân Berry
- Rachael Maskell
- Mr Paul Kohler
- Apsana Begum
- Dr Al Pinkerton