International Week of the Deaf
- Date and time
- All day, September 28, 2017
- Other dates and times
- Description
The last full week in September is Deaf Awareness Week. It is also known as the International Week of the Deaf (or International Week of Deaf People). The purpose of Deaf Awareness Week is to draw attention to deaf people, their accomplishments and their issues.
During this week, many deaf organizations hold activities to celebrate and conduct public information campaigns to educate people about deafness. Companies and agencies often mark the event, and schools, colleges, and universities hold awareness events.
- Admission
Free
- Open to public, current students, faculty, staff
- Location
- TBA
Additional information
- Event contact
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Division Staff
- diversityandinclusion@missouristate.edu
- 417-836-3736