THERE’S NO
ONE WAY TO
COMMUNICATE.
We all communicate and access information differently. Some people lipread or use BSL, captions, written information or visual cues. Some use hearing aids or cochlear implants. What works for one person may not work for another. There’s no single answer, what matters is finding what works for you.
FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.
KNOW WHAT HELPS YOU
There’s no right way to communicate. Think about what helps you most and let others know what works for you.
SAY WHAT YOU NEED
“Face me when you speak.”
“I need to see the briefing.”
“I didn’t catch that, can you repeat it?”
Don’t be afraid to tell people what helps you.
YOU DESERVE ACCESS
You shouldn't have to guess what was said, miss a briefing or rely on following everyone else because information wasn't accessible to you.
WEAR WHAT YOU NEED PEOPLE TO KNOW.
One person’s communication needs won’t be the same as another’s. Seen Not Heard activewear is being developed with a range of messages, allowing you to choose what works for you, from letting someone know you’re Deaf or hard of hearing to showing them how best to communicate with you.
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Your message. Your needs. Your choice.
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Concept design shown. Different communication messages are in development.
MAKE YOUR SPORT EASIER TO ACCESS.
Practical resources, shaped with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, to help make sport more accessible.
COMMUNICATION GUIDANCE
Practical ways to make instructions, briefings and everyday communication easier to access.
EVENT & RACE ACCESS
Ideas and checklists for more accessible briefings, starts, announcements and event information.
CLUB & COACH SUPPORT
Simple resources to help coaches, volunteers and clubs understand and remove communication barriers.
WHEN COMMUNICATION IS ACCESSIBLE, YOU CAN FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAME TO DO — THE SPORT.
Clear information. Visual communication. Better access. More confidence to take part.
WHY SEEN NOT HEARD?
Seen Not Heard grew from lived experience. Being Deaf or hard of hearing doesn't stop someone taking part in sport but poor communication can.
From missing race briefings and names being called, to struggling to follow instructions in busy environments, small communication barriers can have a big impact.
Seen Not Heard was created to help change that, making inclusion practical, helping sport communicate better and giving Deaf and hard-of-hearing people the confidence to say what works for them.