Deaf Awareness

With one-in-seven of the adult population being deaf it is of prime importance that service providers are aware of deaf people's needs and that services are as accessible as possible.

Deaf Awareness courses offer a solution to ensure deaf and hard of hearing people can access services.

Courses focus on the 'social' model rather than the medical aspects of deafness with effective communication being priority.

Course contents

• Terminology and statistics
• What is deafness – truths and myths
• Understanding Speech & Language
• Hearing Aids – benefits & limitations
• Communication Tactics – ‘tool box’

Leaning outcomes

By the end of the course participants will:

• Have a basic understanding of the social model of deafness
• Understand the affects deafness has on communication
• Be aware of the benefits & limitations of hearing aids
• Be able to identify and use appropriate communication tactics.

Participants can be awarded an 'in-house' certificate that highlights the learning outcomes.

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course is primarliy aimed at front line service providers as well as work collegues wher a deaf person may be employed