Deaf Awareness Training
Aim
The Deaf Awareness course delivers an understanding of the range of communication tactics used in communicating with D/deaf people. Also, learning about the barriers and discrimination that D/deaf people face in everyday life and about Deaf Culture.
Audience
Any. This course benefits every organization in creating deaf awareness.
Objectives
- How discrimination can limit opportunities.
- What actions, can help reduce discrimination.
- How deafness and attitudes to deafness affect communication.
- How to identify the main groups of D/deaf people, and the methods of communication they use/prefer.
- How to demonstrate an ability to use basic communication tactics.
- How to identify differences between cultures based on sign language and spoken language
- How to understand the potential of Technical Aids to Communications.
- Understand Terminology and statistics.
Format
A one day workshop for a maximum of 16 participants.
Certificates
A certificate of course completion will be issued for use.
Alternative arrangements
A half day programme, luncheon format or a 2 hour workshop can be provided. Course elements would be shortened accordingly.
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