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Deaf Awareness Month

Celebrate by learning your first signs

This Deaf Awareness Month, take one small step toward a more inclusive Jamaica. Download our free ABCs of Deaf Culture & Inclusion created to help more Jamaicans learn, reflect, and take practical steps toward more inclusive communication.

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A diverse group of Jamaican people joyfully signing together to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month

The ABCs of Deaf Culture & Inclusion in Jamaica

16 pages

What's inside the guide

A printable introduction you can work through and share.

Learn

A short introduction to Deaf culture and inclusion in Jamaica.

Reflect

Space to notice language, assumptions, and everyday communication.

Take a step

Practical actions you can use at home, school, or work.

Four ways to take part this month

Awareness grows one person at a time. Pick whichever feels achievable. Every small action helps make communication more accessible.

  • Learn to fingerspell your own name and share it
  • Download and print the guide for your classroom or workplace
  • Try the free interactive lessons on Convey
  • Follow and reshare Deaf-led creators and organisations

Spread the word

Download the guide, share it with your school, workplace, or family, and tag your posts so more Jamaicans can find free ways to learn JSL.

Ready to learn your first signs?

Grab the free guide, then keep the momentum going with Convey's interactive lessons and workbook.