Understanding your rights and what support is available can make a big difference to you as a deaf young person and help you to succeed in whatever you want to do.
Find more information at the National Deaf Children's Society (NCDS).
There are lots of other places that have help and support too:
- Dorset Deaf Children's Society
- careers advice and information
- University of Southampton auditory implant service
There is information for your friends and family on how to communicate with you too.
The NCDS also have advice and guidance to help you understand what options are available to you when it comes to support at school, college and university. You can also find more information about apprenticeships, traineeships and supported internships as well as technology and gap years.
Being deaf can create barriers when choosing the career you want. Deaf Works Everywhere showcases stories of people that faced similar situations. We don’t focus on their problems, but the challenges they’ve overcome to achieve amazing things.