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Description

Approximately 1 in 6 people in the UK have a degree of hearing loss. We promote excellence in communication with Deaf people and our aims are to ensure positive, quality training for organisations to break down the barriers Deaf people encounter.

British Sign Language Courses
(Introduction to BSL, BSL1 and BSL2) for professionals or personal interest. Contact us to find out more.

Deaf Awareness Training
Our training:

  • Is delivered by professional teachers experienced in the issues of hearing loss
  • Is delivered in under 3 hours
  • Is easy to follow
  • Improves your customer service
  • Is cost-effective and easily tailored
  • Can provide additional resources

Introduction to deafness
The course will take you through how to recognise if someone is Deaf and the terms used to describe Deaf people.

Communicate clearly
The course covers dos and don’ts when communicating with Deaf people, some basic communication tactics, and how to get the environment right.

Communication aids
The course will outline the communication aids available to help to communicate with Deaf people.

Type of provision

Universal - Support available to everyone, including reasonable adjustments for those with special educational needs and disabilities

Contact information

Accessibility and adjustments

  • Wheelchair access: No

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