Deaf Awareness Week
The first International Week of the Deaf was held in Rome in 1958 by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). Since then, it has been celebrated every year during the last full week of September, in countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Brazil, and many more.
Deaf Awareness Week is a chance for the Deaf community to celebrate and for society to focus on their lives. During this week, there are discounts for museums and cinemas, as well as tours and activities organized by Deaf associations.
The greatest benefit is the sense of community: meeting new people, catching up with others, sharing experiences, and representing Deaf culture. In Austria, schools and associations connected to the Deaf community come together to celebrate, entertain, raise awareness, and educate - for example, about the Deaf Flag, sign language, or signed performances.
