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deafPLUS - Our Training Courses |
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Since 1971, deafPLUS has been a well-known provider of deaf-related training in England.
Over the years deafPLUS/Breakthrough has played a pioneering role in the development of training in communication with deaf people. We were one of the very first organisations to set up BSL and Deaf Awareness training courses in the 1970s, and we contributed significantly towards the development of the first accreditation framework in working with deaf people.
On this page you will see an outline of the various training programmes we deliver.
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For Deaf and hard of hearing people
- Lipreading and hearing loss rehabilitation
- Employment-related training
- Confidence enhancement and self-esteem
- Welfare rights
- Basic living skills
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For hearing people:
- British Sign Language (BSL) Signature Levels 1 - 4
- Tailor-made BSL courses (non-accredited
- Deaf Awareness (Signature accredited courses)
- Deaf Awareness (tailor-made)
- Communication Tactics (Signature accredited)
- Communication Tactics (tailor-made)
- Other Signature subjects
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Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding our training service.
Why is deaf awareness training important?
One in seven people in the UK (RNID figures) have some kind of
hearing loss but because deafness is an invisible disability, it is still
widely misunderstood.
What are the benefits of our training?
Deaf Awareness helps break down the barriers that hinder communication
between deaf and hearing people.
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What does the training cover?
- What Total Communication means
- Lipspeaking and lipreading tactics
- Different levels and causes of deafness
- Communication methods and tips
- Introduction to fingerspelling and BSL (British Sign Language)
- Awareness of how certain equipment helps deaf people in their lives
Who provides the training?
Our trainers are qualified and have personal experience of deafness.
Workshops can be adapted to suit the needs of your group. The amount of time spent on each topic will depend on your requirements. The minimum length of a workshop is one hour and the maximum is 5 days.
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Who will benefit?
- Anyone who serves the public
- Employers
- Colleagues and friends of deaf people
- Voluntary Organisations
- Students and school children
- Parents, family members and neighbours
- People who are losing their hearing
- Any interested individual
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 November 2009 10:05 |
