Working With Deaf People

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About Course

COURSE INFORMATION

This is a training course for organizations and individuals who work with D/deaf people. The course focuses on points to note before working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) people. It is designed to help introduce and enhance understanding of the concept of deafness, identities belonging to deaf communities and how opportunities within deaf communities can be identified and utilized to the mutual benefit of both Deaf people and entities who work with them.

What Will You Learn?

  • The meaning of deafness and how such meaning relates to the culture of Deaf people
  • Effective communication methods that can be used to engage with Deaf people
  • Basic concepts of Sign Language, how to book and work with interpreters and how to create reasonable workplace adjustments to accommodate Deaf people
  • Technology and support for Deaf people

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Deaf Awareness

  • Introduction to Deaf Awareness
    04:31
  • First Quiz

Module 2 – Communication Techniques

Module 3 – Sign Language (SL) Basics

Module 4 – Creating an Inclusive Environment

Module 5 – Professional Support