Awareness
Build understanding of Deaf awareness, terminology and different experiences of deafness.
Deaf Awareness Training
Give your team greater confidence communicating with D/deaf people.
Practical, engaging Deaf Awareness training for organisations, focused on communication awareness, accessibility and everyday interactions.
What your team will take away
Practical understanding they can use.
The aim is not simply to talk about accessibility. Training helps people recognise communication barriers and consider more accessible ways to respond in everyday situations.
Communication
Explore communication barriers, lipreading awareness and practical approaches to more accessible interactions.
Understanding BSL
Learn about the role of British Sign Language, see some examples and have an opportunity to try a few signs. This is not a BSL language course.
Workplace application
Connect the learning to accessibility, workplace considerations and real organisational situations.
Workshop options
Choose the workshop that suits your organisation.
Two standalone, face-to-face workshops. Both cover the essential subjects and welcome participants with no previous knowledge. The full-day workshop offers more time for practical exercises, scenarios, discussion and questions.
Not sure which workshop fits? Tell us about your team and what you would like them to take away. We can discuss the options and provide a quotation.
What participants explore
Practical awareness for everyday communication.
Both workshops cover Deaf identity and culture, terminology and misconceptions, communication barriers and lipreading awareness, practical approaches to accessible interactions, and introductory BSL examples with opportunities to try a few signs.
Sessions include interactive discussion and activities designed to build confidence. The full-day workshop gives participants more time to explore these subjects in depth.
Workshops are delivered face-to-face across South Wales, with up to 16 participants per group. Travel and associated expenses may be quoted separately where applicable. Contact us for workshop fees and availability.
Training FAQs
Before you book.
Are the workshops suitable for beginners?
Yes. Both workshops are suitable for employees with no previous Deaf awareness knowledge.
Can we book either workshop on its own?
Yes. The half-day and full-day workshops are standalone options. The full-day workshop covers the same foundations in greater depth.
Can you train several teams?
Yes. We can discuss arrangements for multiple groups, with up to 16 participants per workshop.
How do we get a quotation?
Contact us to discuss your preferred workshop, location and requirements. We will confirm the relevant fee and any applicable travel expenses.