Deaf Awareness Week is commemorated annually during the first week of September.
The Western Cape Government continues to raise awareness about the needs of the Deaf community, by instilling social tolerance and acceptance in people, and informing the public about the needs of the deaf.
Language Services Unit
The Language Services Unit at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport liaises with several organisations, schools, societies and associations for the deaf in promoting South African Sign Language. The Department realises that the Deaf community in the Western Cape is small, and therefore the Language Services Component goes that extra mile in ensuring that people who phone in, fax, e-mail or send text messages, have sufficient access to information.
Promoting Language Diversity
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport strives to create awareness, and improve its partnership with the Deaf community by promoting language diversity.
You can contact various Deaf Associations for more information.
Do's and Don'ts When Dealing with a Deaf or Hard-of-hearing Person
Guidelines for Communication with a Deaf Person
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Image Source: Thibologa Sign Language Institution