Contact the Training Department on

020 7790 9227

if you would like to utilise our training services

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BSL Classes starting soon

deafPLUS are starting BSL classes in October 2008. Our courses are delivered by a fully qualified BSL tutor and are fully accredited by CACDP (Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People).

deafPLUS BSL classes are from 10am to 1pm on Wednesdays over 20 weeks starting on 15 October. Successful learners will receive a national qualification.

There will be an assessment day on the 8th October from 2 - 4pm. For more information contact:

Maria Barroso

national.training@deafplus.org

020 7790 9227 - phone

020 7790 0105 textphone

 

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Since 1971, deafPLUS has been a well-known provider of deaf-related training in England.

We offer the following:

• For Deaf and hard of hearing people:
• Lip-reading and hearing loss rehabilitation
• Employment-related training
• Confidence enhancement and self-esteem
• Welfare rights
• Sports tuition and coaching
• Basic living skills

For hearing people:

• British Sign Language (BSL) CACDP Levels 1 through to 4.
• Tailor-made non-qualification BSL
• Deaf Awareness (formal CACDP qualifications)
• Deaf Awareness (tailor-made)
• Communication Tactics (formal CACDP qualifications)
• Communication Tactics (tailor-made)
• Other CACDP qualification courses

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.

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

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.