NGOs and Civil Society Organisations
Organisations delivering community development, empowerment and social-impact programmes.
Deaf Awareness Month 2026 special event
Beyond Access
Practical Deaf Inclusion and the Role of Technology in Expanding Impact
A free virtual conversation for organisations creating social impact.
September is a time to recognise Deaf people, promote greater understanding and encourage more inclusive opportunities. In commemoration of Deaf Awareness Month 2026, eDeafy is bringing together organisations, inclusion professionals and community voices for a practical conversation on how programmes can become more accessible, how Deaf people can participate more meaningfully, and how technology can help organisations expand their reach and impact.
Event details
- Wednesday, 30 September 2026
- 2:00 PM WAT
- Virtual event
- Free access
Is your organisation creating impact that everyone can access?
Meaningful impact goes beyond reaching people.
Across education, health, entrepreneurship, skills development and community empowerment, organisations are designing programmes that transform lives. It means ensuring that people can access information, participate fully and benefit from the opportunities being created.
Are your programmes designed in a way that allows Deaf people to participate meaningfully?
Why This Conversation Matters
Deaf inclusion is not only about making a programme available.
It is about understanding the practical steps organisations can take to improve accessibility, strengthen participation and create opportunities where Deaf people can engage, learn and benefit.
Practical approaches to Deaf inclusion
Lessons from Deaf lived experience
How organisations can strengthen accessibility within their programmes
How technology can support wider reach and continuous engagement
Who Should Attend?
Designed for leaders and professionals working in:
Foundations and Philanthropic Organisations
Organisations funding initiatives and seeking to create broader, more inclusive impact.
CSR and Sustainability Teams
Companies designing social investment and community-impact programmes.
Government Agencies and Public Institutions
Institutions developing and delivering programmes for communities.
Education and Training Institutions
Organisations providing learning, skills development and capacity-building opportunities.
What You Will Experience
A practical conversation featuring diverse perspectives.
Inclusion Professional
Insights on accessibility, inclusive programme design and practical approaches organisations can adopt.
Deaf Speaker
Lived experience and perspectives on participation, accessibility and opportunities for Deaf people.
Technology for Inclusion
Exploring how technology can support accessible learning, extend programme reach and strengthen impact.
Free Deaf Inclusion Tool
Registered participants receive a free Deaf Inclusion Tool.
The tool helps organisations reflect on:
- Communication accessibility
- Programme accessibility
- Learning and training resources
- Engagement approaches
- Organisational readiness
It is designed to help organisations identify opportunities to strengthen their Deaf inclusion journey.
Register for the Webinar
Complete the form below to reserve your place.
Join the Conversation
Move beyond awareness.
This Deaf Awareness Month, let us explore practical ways organisations can create programmes that are more accessible, inclusive and impactful. Register today and be part of the conversation.