Did you know?
- In BSL, there are regional variations.
- BSL users are not comfortable with written English (Should be more direct)
- Although some BSL users are able to speak, they cannot hear!
- There is no point in speaking louder.
Deaf Awareness Training (DAT)
Deaf awareness sessions are provided to workplaces and businesses with the aim of improving communication and promoting inclusivity in the workplace. I can help you understand why being Deaf aware is so important. Deaf Awareness Training sessions are fun and interactive, including quizzes and Q&A to engage learners!
DAT can be provided via zoom or I travel to your workplace, whatever is easiest for you.
All sessions include free handouts and a copy of the presentation.
How much does it cost?
All sessions are tailor-made to YOUR needs for as many learners as you
wish, no minimum, no maximum – you choose how many!
We are a very small company consisting of two staff – you will not be charged
a ridiculous price compared to other large companies!
2 hour course
Different types of deafness
Improving communication with deaf people
A brief cover on how to make your workplace deaf-friendly.
For a Half Day course
For learners to gain an understanding of the number of Deaf people across the UK
Different types of deafness
A basic understanding of Deaf culture and communication
Learning some basic BSL
Improving communication and starting to understand how to adapt your workplace
For a Full Day course
Give and receive in-depth descriptive and directional language
Discover further topics such as Non-Manual Feature gestures and Multi-Channel signs and much more!
Learn regional variations of BSL
Progress in fluency and confidence when using BSL
Develop your vocabulary within BSL
Students will be expected to undertake self-study and complete homework
Workshops
A typical Deaf Awareness workshop covers the following topics:
Deaf Awareness
What is deafness?
Coping with communication difficulties
Basic British Sign Language
Deaf culture
Lip-reading
Tips for effective communication
The Deaf Awareness Training can help you make decisions on reasonable adjustments for Deaf employees, as required under the Equality Act 2010. It can also help to assist with effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing employees.
Introduction to BSL
This is useful for employees who have customer facing roles and come into contact with Deaf members of the public.
A typical BSL workshop covers the following topics:
Fingerspelling
Lipreading
What is British Sign Language?
The differences between BSL and Makaton
Deaf culture
Learners will learn will learn how to fingerspell their name, how to sign basic greetings and basic work-related expressions in BSL.
I have 8 years of experience in delivering BSL courses and workshops and have worked in a huge variety of settings, including the NHS, Virgin/02, AMAZON and the Education industry.