International Week of Deaf People

September 22, 2025 to September 28, 2025

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The International Week of Deaf People is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of the Deaf community while raising awareness about the challenges they face. The theme for 2025 is "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights," emphasizing the importance of sign language rights and the need for partnerships where deaf people lead and others support them as committed allies.

This week is an opportunity to honor the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, promote the recognition of sign languages as official languages, and advocate for policies that address language accessibility.

Learn more about the week-long celebration on the World Federation of the Deaf website.

CCRW's article on 'Why ASL Interpreters Belong at the Centre of Workplace Inclusion' provides insights on why placing ASL interpreters at the centre is essential to workplace and community accessibility, and how you can build an inclusive workplace.

Read the full article on ccrw.org