Deaf Awareness

Deaf Awareness/Deaf Equality training is designed to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of deafness and deaf people. Enabling them to Identify barriers that exist between themselves and deaf people and through positive attitude and action reverse discrimination.
No previous experience of deafness is necessary. The course would suit if you work with the public, deal with customers face to face, in writing, on the telephone or work with deaf staff or you simply want to understand more about deaf people.
Options of course times: 2 full days (9 30 – 5 30) 6 sessions for 2.5 hours or 4 sessions for 4 hours.
Venue Sign Studio has its own venue based in Lancashire where they run courses throughout the year that you can attend. It can also deliver its courses at venues throughout the country. Within your own premises or by booking a suitable venue for you.
What is the course all about? It looks at how Deafness affects people’s lives and is made worse by other people’s attitudes and behaviour. It looks at the barriers that exist between Deaf and hearing people and how to break down these barriers. You will be learning through activities set by your tutor. Activities will be done individually in pairs and in groups. They will include quizzes, discussion and role-play and games.
How will I know when I’m making progress? Participants will be able to assess their own progress throughout the course. Tutors will give feedback during activities and you will be able ask as questions if you have any queries. You will also be involved in a simulation mock exam, prior to CACDP’s exam.
All equipment and resources will be provided be Sign Studio.
Exam Information: The exam is half an hour and is a written paper where you have 20 Multiple choice questions and 8 questions that require a sentence for the answer or bullet points.
Exam Information: The exam is half an hour and is a written paper where you have 20 Multiple choice questions and 8 questions that require a sentence for the answer or bullet points.
Will there be any homework? You may be given handouts to read and be asked to do some research into the Deaf Community. You will be asked to watch the Deaf Awareness Homework video.
What do I expect to learn? Course Outline:

• The differences between deaf people
  
• The terms used to describe Deaf people
• Ways of describing deafness
• Tinnitus What is it?
• How common is Deafness
• The Language & Culture of Deaf People
• The impact of sound
• The impact of Deafness
• The experience of being Deaf in a hearing world
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995, how this affects Deaf people & Service providers
• Language & Communication
• Aids to communication

What can I expect to gain? A Nationally recognised Deaf Awareness Certificate if you pass the exam. A course that will help you to meet your requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act, by understanding barriers that deaf people face and implementing changes to enable equal access. Knowledge that will enable you understand deaf people and their experiences in everyday life.
Course costs: Differ depending on group sizes, location and venue. Assessment fees will be included. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and you will find we have very reasonable rates.