Deafblind UK

A little walk through our history, starting with where it all began 96 years ago... 1928 - The National Deafblind Helpers League worked with people who were deafblind, encouraging confidence and providing practical help. 1929 - The first ever Braille magazine was launched, 'Braille Rainbow', now called Open Hand and still produced by Deafblind UK. 1963 - With great campaigning and fundraising, the National Deafblind Helpers League built a complex of 12 flats, for people who were deafblind to live independently, and the only one of its kind in the UK! 2024 - Rainbow Court was extended with two bungalows developed from old office space, providing homes to people who are deafblind with additional care needs - also a first! In between this time with support, awareness, fundraising, education, research and great people who care about making a difference, we can support more people than ever. Recent statistics found over 450,000 people in the UK are deafblind, with the number predicted to grow. We are here for those people, and it is through support like yours which allows us to be there when it can feel like someone's world gets turned upside down. 💚 To learn more visit our website deafblind.org.uk or for support call us for free on 0800 132320. #DeafblindAwareness #DeafblindUK

Would you like your business, venue or services to be more accessible and deafblind-friendly? We can help! Our specialists at Deafblind UK offer courses for training which can also be tailored to meet your business needs. There are over 450,000 people in the UK who are living with deafblindness, and if your venue or services aren't accessible that is a huge number of people who are missing out on what you have to offer. We also offer a free downloadable 'Making your business accessible' guide which you can find here 👉https://lnkd.in/eqrU4Vdd For more information on courses or to get in touch follow this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWW7HfKN

We are so grateful to Scottish Power for being selected as one of the UK charities supported by the @ScottishPower Foundation in 2024! 🤩 This funding for our Education Project will help us continue to create a more inclusive, accessible and knowledgeable society on deafblindness. This will allow us to continue shaping a better environment and society for people who are deafblind where no one feels left behind or excluded. We can't wait to share more #SPFoundation #DeafblindUKEducationProject

Happy 5th Birthday to the Deafblind UK Charity shop in Werrington! 🎂🥳 That's five years of pre-loved donations transformed into support for people who are deafblind 💚

We want to give a huge congratulations and thank you to all the incredible people this year who took part in The London Marathon in support of people who are deafblind. Now, you can indulge in some much-deserved treats and put those running feet up! 😌 By taking part you have made it possible for people who are deafblind to continue accessing vital emotional and practical support, so thank you 💚 Feeling inspired? Apply to run the 2025 London Marathon for Deafblind UK today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew8xh492

We want to give a huge congratulations and thank you to all the incredible people this year who took part in The London Marathon in support of people who are deafblind. Now, you can indulge in some much-deserved treats and put those running feet up! 😌 By taking part you have made it possible for people who are deafblind to continue accessing vital emotional and practical support, so thank you 💚 Feeling inspired? Apply to run the 2025 London Marathon for Deafblind UK today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew8xh492

On BBC Radio York from 7:50 chatting about running the #LondonMarathon for Deafblind UK this weekend!

just under a week until the London Marathon. Thanks to everybody who has sponsored me for Deafblind UK . If you missed my post and wanted to contribute, details are below. https://lnkd.in/eRdtxd3x

With just 10 days to go until The London Marathon arrives, we want to give a huge shoutout to all those running in support of Deafblind UK! 🏃🏃♀️ To support our amazing runners and those living with deafblindness follow the link & click 'Find out more' below each runner's story - deafblind.org.uk/blog/