What is Deaf awareness, and what does it mean to be Deaf aware?
Deaf awareness means understanding the communication needs, experiences and culture of Deaf people and people with hearing loss. But what does it mean to be Deaf aware in everyday life? Being Deaf aware involves recognising communication barriers, respecting...
Professional interpreters for schools supporting EHCP meetings, SEND and parents’ evenings
Schools work with families from a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. For some parents and carers, English may not be their first language, which can make important conversations about a child’s education more difficult. When schools need to discuss...
Beyond disability: Celebrating Deaf awareness, cultural awareness and the power of inclusion
Marking International Day of Sign Languages 2026 with RVU in Cardiff To mark the International Day of Sign Languages, also widely referred to as International Sign Language Day, our team at Silent Sounds was delighted to be invited to speak and collaborate at...
Silent Sounds Communications featured in ITI Insight
Putting people, wellbeing and community at the heart of language services We’re incredibly proud to share that Silent Sounds Communications has been featured in the July 2026 edition of ITI Insight magazine – the first time a language service provider has been...