“In recognition of the achievements of people who are DeafBlind, the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths & Adults (HKNC) celebrates the last week in June as “DeafBlind Awareness Week.”

This year marks the 41st anniversary of this national advocacy campaign which has been held each year since 1984 when then-President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation in recognition of this special week. The purpose of DeafBlind Awareness Week is to raise public awareness about individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss.  In 2025, we will celebrate Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week from June 22nd to June 28th.

This year’s campaign, “Cultivating Leadership: Together We Grow,” focuses on leadership development within the DeafBlind community across all life stages.”

Helen Keller Services – HKS  (DeafBlind Awareness Week 2025 Cultivating Leadership: Together We Grow)