DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING OVERVIEW
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Deaf Awareness Training: a powerful tool that promotes inclusion and improves
access for deaf people and those with hearing loss.
DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Deaf Awareness programme is a general introduction to deafness. Its purpose
is to provide information and strategies that will enable individuals to
understand a range of deaf issues and use the knowledge gained to communicate
more effectively with those from the hard of hearing through to the profoundly
deaf.
It is designed for anyone in a work or social capacity who has the potential to
come into contact with deaf people, for example, banks and retail staff, care
workers, education and training bodies, emergency services, hospital and health
centre staff, housing associations, legal services, public sector workers,
support organisations, theatre and cinema staff, transport bodies and breakdown
services, friends, family members and partners, whilst also being a valuable
first step for people planning on becoming a communication professional.
The programme will equip the reader with awareness skills that when applied will
reduce the barriers arising from the communication difficulties between hearing
and deaf people.
**This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.**
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IN DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
The importance of deaf awareness, being deaf, different experiences of deafness
and hearing loss: you'll experience different perspectives of deafness to enable
you to understand how it affects individuals.
A history of deafness: we look back through history and consider how attitudes
and policies impact on deaf people, then and now.
Deaf culture and sign language: you'll gain an insight into unique communities
who identify not as a group with a disability but as cultural minorities with
their own languages.
Equal access: we look at why equal access is important, the effectiveness of
lipreading, guidance on good communication and adjustments related to deafness.
Some commonly available communication aids and support - from qualified
communication-support professionals to technology such as real-time
speech-to-text.
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ACCREDITED BY CPD
CPD is Recognised by Employers
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AREAS FOR DISCUSSION:
* Understand how to remove communication barriers
* A personal experience; how it is to live with a hearing loss
* Strategies for improved communication
* Managing your environment and improve accessibility to your services
* Understand the current hearing technologies to help you understand how
hearing loss impacts 11 million people who are affected in the UK
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MEET THE TRAINER
ADAM LINSDELL
Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and
have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal
experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have
such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language.
I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me
to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has
enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships
and links.
I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin
University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and
Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but due to the COVID
pandemic, my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great
opportunity for me and my learners.
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DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING, WINTER 2021
Class starts 4th December 2021
Weekly via Zoom with face to face session
Duration: 3 Hours
Day & Time: Saturday Mornings, 10.00am - 01.00pm
Deaf Awareness Training Full Specification
[https://lead-academy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Deaf-Awareness-Overview-TS-25082021-1.pdf]
Venue: Zoom Online
Teacher: Adam Landsdell
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WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:
The course is aimed at anyone who interacts with deaf people, or those with a
hearing loss, who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the issues they face
and Deaf culture.
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PROGRESSION ROUTES:
Further courses are available which cover British Sign Language in more depth:
* BSL Taster (6 to 12 hours)
* Level 1 Award in British Sign Language
* BSL at Work (up to 12 hours)
**This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.**
RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK
is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic
institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value
towards your professional goal and achievement.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a
leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational
qualifications across a wide range of industries.
WHAT IS CPD?
Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise
CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your
professional goals and achievements.
BENEFITS OF CPD
* Improve your employment prospects
* Boost your job satisfaction
* Promotes career advancement
* Enhances your CV
* Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market
* Demonstrate your dedication
* Showcases your professional capabilities
WHAT IS IPHM?
The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with
international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
(IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill.
BENEFITS OF IPHM
* It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field
* You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are
dedicated to providing excellent care to their client
* You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV
* It is a worldwide recognised accreditation
WHAT IS QUALITY LICENCE SCHEME?
This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality,
non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a
brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding
organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide
range of industries.
BENEFITS OF QUALITY LICENSE SCHEME
* Certificate is valuable
* Provides a competitive edge in your career
* It will make your CV stand out
COURSE CURRICULUM
Types of Deafness Statistics Differing Abilities Language Barriers Communication
Tactics and Tips (Communication Professionals) Communication Support and How to
Use it Modifying Documents and Plain English Use Interpreting Technology /
Assistive Aids Legislation Deaf History and Deaf Culture Basic British Sign
Language (BSL syntax & grammar) Gesture & Expression Obtain Your Certificate