Deafness in the United Kingdom

Deafness in the United Kingdom encompasses a diverse community of deaf and hard of hearing( DHH) individuals, each with unique experiences, languages, and communication needs. The UK has had a long history of deaf culture, sign language, and advocacy efforts. British sign language was officially recognized as a minority language in 2003 and gained legal status in 2022. This article explores the current state of human and civil rights for DHH individuals in the UK, including the status of newborn screenings, and family-centered model for early intervention. It also examines employment access, including support through government funded Access to Work grants, which help cover costs of workplace accommodations for DHH individuals.

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