Get you up to speed: Deafblind Awareness Month celebrates community while raising awareness
June is Deafblind Awareness Month, highlighting issues faced by individuals with combined hearing and vision loss. Ryan Riehl, a deafblind painter, emphasised the importance of visibility for the community, stating, “it’s important that everybody knows that we’re out there.”
June is recognised as Deafblind Awareness Month, aiming to promote understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who are deafblind. Ryan Riehl, an artist who is deafblind, emphasised the significance of visibility and awareness in the community.
Ryan Riehl, a deafblind artist, emphasised the importance of raising awareness, stating, “it’s important that everybody knows that we’re out there.” In recognition of Deafblind Awareness Month, various organisations plan initiatives aimed at enhancing support and education for the deafblind community throughout June.
What remains unclear — It is unknown how many individuals are actively participating in Deafblind Awareness Month activities.
Deafblind Awareness Month promotes community and understanding in June
June is Deafblind Awareness Month, a time for learning and support. Ryan Riehl is deafblind and loves to paint, he says ‘it’s important that everybody knows that we’re out there.’