Deafblind Awareness Week (the last week of June) honours Helen Keller’s birthday and shines a light on the Deafblind community. To mark the occasion, Deafblind West Australians have a special event celebrating connection, creativity, and advocacy.

This week on our podcast, meet Deborah Kazich, Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver, a dedicated Communication Guide.

Deb has many interests including public speaking training with Toast Masters, and she never misses an opportunity to share her passion for her community and to help bring awareness of people living with Deafblindness.
Event Details:
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Perth City Farm
Activities: DBWA will unveil a new tactile art piece, alongside the 2023 community mosaic
Inspiring stories, sensory art, and community connection

Be part of this powerful celebration! If you can't attend on the day, head down to Perth City Farm anytime to experience the artwork installation.

More information about Deafblind West Australians can be found on their website.

Deafblind Awareness Week (the last week of June) honours Helen Keller&rsquo;s birthday and shines a light on the Deafblind community. To mark the occasion, Deafblind West Australians have a special event celebrating connection, creativity, and advocacy.
This week on our podcast, meet Deborah Kazich, Deafblind advocate sharing her vibrant, active life, and Linni Oliver, a dedicated Communication Guide.
Deb has many interests including public speaking training with Toast Masters, and she never misses an opportunity to share her passion for her community and to help bring awareness of people living with Deafblindness.
<ul>
<li>Event Details:</li>
<li>Tuesday 24 June 2025</li>
<li>Perth City Farm</li>
<li>Activities: DBWA will unveil a new tactile art piece, alongside the 2023 community mosaic</li>
<li>Inspiring stories, sensory art, and community connection</li>
</ul>
Be part of this powerful celebration! If you can't attend on the day, head down to Perth City Farm anytime to experience the artwork installation.
More information about Deafblind West Australians can be found <a href="https://dbwa.org.au/">on their website</a>.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

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Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 - Celebrate, Connect, Learn

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