Deaf Awareness
We offer half or full day instructor-led onsite training on Deaf Awareness.
Our trainers will putĀ your delegates at ease by creating an open and honest environment where people feel comfortable to ask questions.
Together weāll challenge stereotypes and youāll gain confidence.
Do you have the following questions?
- How can I support an employee who has hearing loss?
- What is the best way to communicate with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing?
- Do hearing aids restore ānormalā hearing?
- What technology is helpful for people with hearing loss?
- How do I book an interpreter for a deaf client?
What will we learn?
Our range of deaf awareness training courses are tailored to the needs of each organisation to ensure that they are right for you and meet your needs as an organisation.
Half day deaf awareness training
By the end of the session you will understand:
- The different types and levels of deafness
- Methods to effectively communicate with deaf people
- Strategies to effectively remove barriers for deaf people
- What is British Sign Language?
- That deaf culture is different from āhearingā culture
- Appropriate terminology to use
Full day deaf awareness training
By the end of the session you will understand:
- The different types and levels of deafness
- Methods to effectively communicate with deaf people
- Strategies to effectively remove barriers for deaf people
- What is British Sign Language?
- That deaf culture is different from āhearingā culture
- Appropriate terminology to use
- Technology that is available to assist deaf people
- Some basic British Sign Language
- Example of reasonable adjustments in the workplace for people with hearing loss.
- How to effectively work with communication support professionals.