OUR AIMS:

DEAFvibe aims to support people with a hearing and dual sensory loss as well as their families, friends and carers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

It is DEAFvibe’s belief that all Deaf (BSL), Deaf with Speech, Hard of Hearing, Deafened and Deafblind people should be treated equally and with respect; that access to information & communication is provided without barriers or prejudice; and to promote equal participation and opportunities in life.

Communication whether it be written, verbal or through visual information is a vital need to have a sense of belonging and inclusion in society.

• DEAFvibe's philosophy is “Deafness = Equality & Access = Fairness”

Why DEAFvibe?

DEAF includes those who are Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind.

VIBE links in with what having a hearing loss means:

• the feeling of sound through vibration;
• picking up on vibes through visual clues;
• the sharing of experiences of knowing what it is like to be deaf.

V.I.B.E. = Visually Inclusive by Everyone