When is International Week of the Deaf

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) was established in 1951 in Rome, Italy. This international organisation declared Sunday in the last week of September as the International Day of the Deaf. Now, the day has been extended to a week, and is now called the International Week of the Deaf. The week is celebrated during the last week of September.

 

WFD works very closely with the United Nations to help preserve rights of the deaf community.

 

Importance and significance of the week

 

The International Week of the Deaf tries to increase awareness about the deaf community, their challenges and their culture. It