Personal Assistant support
Flexible Deaf-led help with everyday life, appointments, communication, social outings and navigating services.
Deaf-led support in South Yorkshire
Support designed by Deaf people, for Deaf people.
Personalised support, advocacy and community services in British Sign Language.
BSL-first communityDeaf people connecting, communicating and belonging
Welcome to Deafinitions
Understanding that comes from lived experience
Deafinitions is a Deaf-led charity dedicated to supporting Deaf people through personalised support, advocacy and community services.
Our team is largely made up of Deaf professionals who share the language, culture and lived experiences of the community we serve.
Read about DeafinitionsHow we can support you
Choose the support you need
Explore each service on a clear, dedicated page.
Social and community support
Support to shop, attend events, visit places of interest, socialise, build friendships and reduce isolation.
Home support
Help with meal preparation, household tasks, laundry and daily activities while building confidence and life skills.
Advocacy and communication
Help attending appointments, understanding letters, communicating with professionals and making sure your voice is heard.
Transport support
Assistance with agreed transport arrangements for appointments, outings and community activities.
Community Hub — coming in 2026
A place to connect, communicate and belong
Our planned Community Hub will be a welcoming social space where BSL is the natural language.
Explore the Community HubOur impact
4,500+Deaf people supported through our Safe and Sound advocacy service between 2018 and 2023.
See our impact →BSL access
Information in your language
Our page-by-page BSL video library will make website information easier to access.
Visit the BSL Video Library →Need support?
Let’s talk about what you need
Make a referral, ask about our services or contact the Deafinitions team.