Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People

Short course

In Sheffield

£ 110 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Day

Suitable for: It is aimed at front- line workers and others who may encounter a deaf or deafblind person.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
300 Meadowhall Way, S9 1EA

Start date

On request

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Course programme

Communication tactics with deaf and deafblind people.

In the course of their daily lives, deaf and hard of hearing people are meeting service providers who are unaware of basic tactics for communicating with them, leading to frustration and distress on both sides. The situation can be improved by developing knowledge and skills in the use of simple communication tactics, covered in this one-day course.

The topics covered are:

  • Communication choices of different groups e.g. deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, deafened people
  • How these groups describe themselves- acceptable and non acceptable terminology
  • Learning how to speak clearly and other tips e.g. finger spelling, which can aid communication with deaf people.
  • Finger spelling- the alphabet
  • How different levels and types of deafness affect communication between deaf and hearing people
  • When, how and with which groups of deaf people to use particular communication tactics

This is a short practical course run at The Source in conjunction with Doncaster College, which includes assessment leading to a QCA accredited unit.
It is aimed at front- line workers and others who may encounter a deaf or deafblind person. This course requires no previous knowledge the content is not difficult to learn.

The tactics taught will not overcome all the barriers between deaf/deafblind and hearing people, but they will provide the learner with simple tips and confidence to maximise the success of the first encounter with a deaf or deafblind person.
Lunch, refreshments and all course materials provided.

Communication Tactics with Deaf and Deafblind People

£ 110 + VAT