This brief course is a great introduction to developing an awareness of deafness and hearing loss. It aims to give you a background understanding and insight of people who are d/Deaf, or have hearing loss, and their communication needs in a hearing world
Course aim
This course aims to help anyone who wants to effectively improve their communication skills with people who are d/Deaf, or have hearing loss.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Recognise and develop an awareness of deafness, and different types of hearing loss
- Identify some assistive technology devices, and understand different methods of communication used to help support people who are d/Deaf, or have hearing loss
- Develop an understanding of Deaf identity, and how cultural background and language affects communication
- Identify some situations where people who are d/Deaf, or have hearing loss might face communication barriers
- Use some effective communication tips to help people who are d/Deaf, or have hearing loss
What else do I need to know?
All materials will be provided
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