School Visits & Training

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 HOW DO YOU DEAF? By Kerry Tidman is the first book in the Thriving with Hearing Loss series published by Avid Language, written especially for teens and young adults navigating the world with hearing loss.

This project is deeply personal. In the words of author, Kerry Tidman, “It’s the book I wish I had growing up — when I felt alone, unheard, or like I had to explain myself just to exist in certain spaces. Now, I'm turning lived experience into something that can meet young people where they are — and remind them that they are not broken, too much, or behind.”

Being deaf is just one part of who you are.
But... How do you deaf?

That’s completely up to you.

This isn’t another textbook telling you how to “fix” yourself.

This is real talk.

Stories that make you nod and think, “That’s me.”

Reflection prompts to help you figure out your identity, your mindset, and your power.

Because you don’t need anyone’s permission to own your deafness — or your life.

"An insightful, supportive and self-reflective read for teens, adults, parents and professionals..."

Being deaf is about more than hearing loss. It's about how you see yourself, how you navigate the world, and how you choose to show up every single day.

HOW DO YOU DEAF? will help you explore your identity, build confidence, and find your own voice - in your own way.

For there's no right way to be deaf.

There's just your way.

 “How Do You Deaf?” is a powerful, one-hour interactive workshop inspired by my book of the same name. It’s designed to help young people explore identity, build self-acceptance, and develop a stronger sense of belonging.

This isn’t just about deaf awareness.
It’s about helping students realise:

You’re not too much… you’re carrying too much.

Through storytelling, connection, and creativity, students leave feeling:

• More confident 
• More open 
• More accepting of themselves and others 

• An empowering, interactive talk on identity and self-acceptance 
• A chance to meet Duckie 🐾 and explore difference in a meaningful way 
• Creative reflection through Kintsugi-inspired art, embracing “cracks” as part of our story 
• Optional student workbooks to deepen learning 

This workshop is ideal for:

• Primary schools 
• Secondary schools 
• Colleges 

It is especially impactful for:

• SEND students 
• Young people experiencing low self-esteem or confidence 
• Students navigating identity, belonging, or feeling “different” 

Workshops can be tailored to your setting, with packages available that include:

• Signed copies of How Do You Deaf? for your school 
• Books for individual students 
• Additional creative or reflective resources 

If you’re a school leader, SENCO, or educator looking to create a more inclusive, compassionate environment where every young person feels they belong—I’d love to work with you.

📩 kerry@thebelongingdojo.co.uk
Or get in touch via my contact page to discuss your school’s needs.

This isn’t your typical awareness session.

Hear Me is my signature talk and interactive workshop—created to move beyond surface-level understanding and into real, lasting change.

Because awareness alone doesn’t shift culture.
Self-awareness does.

As a Deaf woman living between the Deaf and hearing worlds, I’ve experienced firsthand what it feels like to not fully belong.

The assumptions.
The microaggressions.
The unconscious bias—even when people mean well.

Hear Me was created to change that.

Not through statistics or checklists…
but through honest storytelling, reflection, and human connection.

This workshop goes deeper than traditional diversity or deaf awareness sessions.

Participants don’t just learn about difference—
they begin to understand their relationship to it.

Through guided reflection and real-life insight, participants will:

• Explore their own unconscious bias and conditioning 
• Understand how microaggressions show up in everyday interactions 
• Reflect on identity, privilege, and belonging 
• Build confidence in creating psychologically safe, inclusive spaces 

Participants don’t leave thinking “I didn’t know that”
They leave thinking “I see this differently now.”

• A powerful, story-led talk grounded in lived experience 
• Interactive moments that invite reflection and honest conversation 
• A safe, engaging space where people can learn without judgement 
• Practical insight that can be applied immediately 

Sessions can be delivered:

• In person 
• Online 
• Tailored to your organisation, team, or setting 

Perfect for:

• Organisations committed to meaningful inclusion 
• Education settings, healthcare teams, and community organisations 
• Leaders and teams ready to move beyond tick-box training 

Participants leave feeling:

• More self-aware 
• More confident in inclusive communication 
• Better equipped to challenge bias—both in themselves and others 

Because real belonging starts when people feel heard.

If you’re ready to go beyond awareness and create real cultural shift, I’d love to bring Hear Me to your organisation.

📩 kerry@thebelongingdojo.co.uk
Or get in touch to discuss a tailored package for your team.

Belonging starts with being heard.