This course can help anyone who wants to be able to communicate more effectively with with D/deaf and hard of hearing people.
You (or your employees) will gain a background understanding of
- What Deafness is
- How assistive technologies can help D/deaf people
- Ways in which D/deaf people communicate
- Deaf identity and culture
- Practical ideas to improve communication
- How to communicate with a D/deaf person using a support worker such as an interpreter
The course is online, allowing to access it at your own pace, as often as you would like, when you would like, during the 2 month access period.
There is a certificate of completion when you have finished the whole course.
Course Content
Ratings and Reviews
Flora McLeod As I am someone who is just starting to learn BSL, I found this course really interesting and informative. I am really glad I took this course and would definitely recommend it to anybody who wishes to learn a bit about the language.
Frances Fearon As a nurse by training, although now retired, I was surprised by how much I did not know. I do not recall ever receiving deaf awareness training. This was interesting and informative. Thank you.
Meggontoast I had considered doing the Level 1 support without the deaf awareness. But i'm so glad I purchased deaf awareness too as it is so informative and easy to follow. It allows access to information from someone who has experienced deafness first hand and I believe it is important to have along side BSL so you know WHY you are signing.
The content was clear and the quizzes were relevant and useful. The lip reading sections were especially excellent in illustrating the challenges faced and encouraging real reflection on this. Thank you.