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Action Deafness

We are a Deaf-led Charity providing specialist services for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing communities nationwide.

'You Take Action... We Deliver'
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54,146

Hours of Care and Support delivered in 2025

5,000

Stakeholders, supporters and partners engaged in 2023

129

Years serving Deaf communities

186

Members of TeamAD across the UK

Our Services

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Interpreting
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Care and Support
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Hubs Connect
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Accessibility Solutions
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AD 360 BSL Video Support
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Assistive Technology Support
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Action Deafness Cymru
deafPLUS services
deafPLUS Services
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GDA Services

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Fundraise For Us
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Support Us
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Deaf Lottery UK

Upcoming Events

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AD at Deaf Expo 2027
Event Start Date
14 May 2027 – 15 May 2027
Event Start Time
09:00am
Event Location
Birmingham NEC
Action Deafness Deaf Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training Online
Event Start Date
15 Sep 2026
Event Start Time
13:30pm
Event Location
Online via Microsoft Teams
Action Deafness Deaf Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training Online
Event Start Date
16 Sep 2026
Event Start Time
10:00am
Event Location
Online via Microsoft Teams
Action Deafness Deaf Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training Online
Event Start Date
17 Sep 2026
Event Start Time
18:00pm
Event Location
Online via Microsoft Teams

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News

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Byddardod Ymalaen (Action Deafness) yn penodi Mark Isherwood yn Noddwr

Mae Byddardod Ymalaen (Action Deafness) yn falch o gyhoeddi fod Mark Isherwood, cyn aelod o’r Senedd, wedi cytuno i ddod yn Noddwr i'r sefydliad.
Action Deafness Appoints Mark Isherwood as Patron

Action Deafness is proud to announce that Mark Isherwood, former Member of the Senedd, has agreed to become a Patron of the organisation.
Action Deafness CEO recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Action Deafness is delighted to announce that its CEO, Craig Crowley, has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026