{"id":2560,"date":"2025-06-24T11:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/?p=2560"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:41:07","slug":"deafblind-awareness-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/deafblind-awareness-week-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 &#8211; Deafblind Access in the UK: Your Rights &amp; How to Get Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deafblindness is more common than you might think \u2014 and it\u2019s not always total vision and hearing loss. It\u2019s a spectrum, and for over <strong>400,000 people in the UK<\/strong>, it means navigating a world that often isn\u2019t built with them in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, in honour of Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 let\u2019s fix that. Whether you\u2019re deafblind, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a better ally, here\u2019s what you need to know about <strong>your rights<\/strong>, the <strong>support you\u2019re entitled to<\/strong>, and how to actually get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-things-first-what-is-deafblindness\"><strong>First Things First: What is Deafblindness?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a combined sight and hearing loss that affects your ability to communicate, get around, and access information. Some people are born deafblind (congenital), others become deafblind later in life (acquired). It can be mild or profound, and it\u2019s not always visible \u2014 which makes awareness even more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-rights-as-a-deafblind-person-in-the-uk-yes-you-have-them\"><strong>Your Rights as a Deafblind Person in the UK (Yes, You Have Them!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re deafblind in the UK, you\u2019re legally protected under the <strong>Equality Act 2010<\/strong>. That means services, employers, and public spaces <strong>must make reasonable adjustments<\/strong> to help you access them \u2014 from accessible formats and tech, to communication support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other key rights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free needs assessments<\/strong> from your local council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social care support<\/strong> tailored to dual sensory loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to Work funding<\/strong> if you&#8217;re employed or job seeking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasonable adjustments<\/strong> in education, housing, public transport, and healthcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-and-discounts-you-might-be-entitled-to\"><strong>Benefits and Discounts You Might Be Entitled To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being deafblind often means higher living costs \u2014 whether that\u2019s transport, specialist tech, or needing extra help day-to-day. These can help ease the pressure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/strong>: Available for working-age adults with extra care or mobility needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance Allowance<\/strong>: For those over State Pension age with care needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disabled Persons Railcard<\/strong>: \u2153 off train travel for you and a companion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to Work<\/strong>: Covers communication support, interpreters, assistive tech and more \u2014 so you\u2019re not out of pocket just for being able to do your job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Council Tax Reduction<\/strong>: If you need a live-in carer or home adaptations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-support\"><strong>How to Get Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting help shouldn\u2019t feel like a full-time job, but we know it often does. Here\u2019s a shortcut to where you can actually get support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social services<\/strong>: Ask your local authority for a deafblind assessment. They\u2019re legally required to provide tailored help for dual sensory loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Charities that get it<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/deafblind.org.uk\"><strong>Deafblind UK<\/strong><\/a>: Emotional support, practical advice, befriending services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sense.org.uk\"><strong>Sense<\/strong><\/a>: Support for all ages, from social groups to legal advice and family services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[<strong>RNIB &amp; RNID<\/strong>](<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk\">https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk<\/a> \/ <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/rnid.org.uk\">https:\/\/rnid.org.uk<\/a>): Help with tech, communication aids, and rights advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\"><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/a>: Disability advice line and help navigating benefits or discrimination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-not-getting-the-help-you-deserve\"><strong>If You&#8217;re Not Getting the Help you Deserve\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t just sit and wait for the system to catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appeal decisions<\/strong> (like PIP refusals \u2014 they can get it wrong)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use advocacy services<\/strong> if communication is a barrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make noise<\/strong> \u2014 speak to your MP, file complaints, or get legal advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thought\"><strong>Final thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being deafblind doesn\u2019t make you \u201cless than\u201d \u2014 it just means the world wasn\u2019t designed with you in mind. But your access, rights and voice matter. We, at Purpl, are here to help you fight for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png\" alt=\"Profile image of Sammi wearing a beige beanie and smiling, next to text introducing her as Senior Marketing Manager at Purpl, an autistic advocate for disabled and neurodivergent people who champions accessibility, inclusion, and financial empowerment through community-driven storytelling.\" class=\"wp-image-2331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png 2268w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-1536x358.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-2048x478.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2268px) 100vw, 2268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sammi is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with POTS. She\u2019s passionate about disability advocacy, accessibility, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood. With a sharp sense of humour and a deep love for community, she speaks openly about the realities of being neurodivergent across all of her personal platforms, always aiming to challenge stigma, spark conversations, and remind others they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other articles you might like:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/raising-children-with-disabilities-advice-experiences-and-uk-resources\">Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/you-dont-look-disabled-our-survey-on-disability-and-taboos\">\u201cYou Don\u2019t Look Disabled!\u201d Our Survey on Disability and Taboos<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/disability-rights-uk\">Disability Rights UK<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/positive-talk-about-disability-in-the-workplace\">Positive Talk About Disability in the Workplace<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re deafblind, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a better ally, here\u2019s what you need to know about your rights, the support you\u2019re entitled to, and how to actually get it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,4],"tags":[72,55,49,45],"class_list":["post-2560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-articles","category-community-stories","tag-deafblind","tag-disabilites","tag-disability-and-mental-health","tag-disability-awareness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.4 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Deafblind Awareness Week: Rights and Support Explained - Purpl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 to understand the challenges faced by the deafblind community and how to be an ally.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/deafblind-awareness-week-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 - Deafblind Access in the UK: Your Rights &amp; 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