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New research released by charity Auditory Verbal UK for Deaf Awareness Week has revealed that more than a quarter (28%) UK adults believe it is not possible for a child born profoundly deaf today to learn to speak as well as a child without hearing loss*. Read more
I’ve never felt that being deaf could mean that I don’t get to have the same opportunities in life that others do. I’ve only ever recognised my deafness as an additional challenge that others don’t experience. Read more
Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is looking for a Policy and Engagement Manager to help deliver the charity’s strategic vision and join their highly motivated and ambitious team. Read more
Auditory Verbal UK is proud to be supporting families with deaf children in Leeds and beyond. We support deaf babies and children with our Auditory Verbal therapy family programme at our location in north-east Leeds, as well as online or using a hybrid approach of both, depending on the needs and preferences of each family. We currently have bursaries for families living in Leeds and beyond to help access our programme. Read more
'Jake was diagnosed with bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss which we found out was caused by a mutated gene called Connexin 26, it meant he easily met the criteria for cochlear implantation.' Read more
Ernie was diagnosed as deaf at 11 weeks old and is now studying film and TV at college. Read more
Budget Statement fails to fund specialist early support which is transforming outcomes and opportunities for deaf babies and children across the UK and around the world despite calls to the Chancellor from deaf children and young people. Read more
I am so excited about the life I have in front of me - the world is not behind a closed door. Being deaf is not a barrier it is something that makes you an individual Read more
When we were told Daisy would be able to fulfil the same potential as her twin it was life changing. Read more