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Motion · S5M-17108 · 30 Apr 2019

Deaf Awareness Week 2019

Lodged by Maureen Watt Standard Motion 37 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament celebrates Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from 6 to 12 May 2019; recognises the valuable contributions of deaf people in Scottish society and the achievements of those who have been supported by Action on Hearing Loss Scotland’s specialist employment service into work; welcomes the positive impacts generated by the charity’s Hear to Inform and Connect service, which informs people over the age of 50 about the benefits of getting their hearing checked; appreciates the inspirational contributions of volunteers supporting people in communities throughout Scotland who are deaf or have hearing loss, and encourages everyone to learn some British Sign Language (BSL).

Supporters (37)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.