Meet Chris Lewis, your tutor for the BSL Deaf Awareness Training Course at Prestige Network. Chris, with his expertise in British Sign Language and background in Education Technology, is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in communication. As a Business Development Manager and BSL Interpreter, he plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between sound and silence, focusing on diversity and Deaf awareness. His passion and experience make him an ideal guide for your learning journey in this field.
Explore the world of deaf and deafblind individuals through our comprehensive training course. Engage with the day-to-day experiences of the Deaf community, uncovering the challenges they face in communication and how their unique language and cultural backgrounds influence interactions. Delve into the facts about deafness, dispelling myths and learning about both the medical and social models of deafness.
Understand the societal barriers imposed by the ‘hearing society’ and discover effective strategies to overcome them. Learn appropriate terminology when addressing Deaf individuals and gain an appreciation for Deaf history and culture.
The course also introduces the basics of British Sign Language (BSL), empowering you with the skills to make your first greeting in BSL. Accompanied by E-Learning modules, this course serves as a vital resource for building a more inclusive and understanding environment for deaf and deafblind individuals.
Level: Basic
Duration: 3 Hours of Learning
Capacity: Up to 30 Candidates
Location: In-person
Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Explore the daily lives of Deaf and deafblind individuals with our focused course, designed for practical understanding and improved communication. Gain insights into the challenges faced by the Deaf community, including barriers created by ‘hearing society’ and how to overcome them. Learn about deafness, from medical and social perspectives, and understand the importance of language and cultural background in communication.
Our course covers appropriate terminology for addressing Deaf people, providing a respectful approach to interaction. Delve into Deaf history and culture, and discover technological aids that support Deaf and deafblind communication.
A practical introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) is included, teaching you to introduce yourself and use everyday BSL, along with industry-specific terms. Supplement your learning with E-Learning modules covering a wide range of topics related to deafness and communication support roles, culminating in a quiz to test your knowledge. This course is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to create a more inclusive environment for the Deaf and deafblind communities.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 6 Hours of Learning
Capacity: Up to 30 Candidates
Location: In-person
Certificate: Awarded Upon Successful Completion of the Course.
This comprehensive course offers an insightful exploration into the lives of Deaf and deafblind individuals. It starts with an understanding of their everyday experiences, supplemented by interactive Q&A sessions. You’ll learn about the barriers Deaf people face in communication and the facts about deafness. The course delves into how language and cultural backgrounds of Deaf and deafblind individuals affect communication and the societal barriers created by the ‘hearing society’.
Gain knowledge on appropriate language use, the medical models of deafness, and immerse yourself in Deaf history and culture. Discover various technological aids that assist in communication for the Deaf and deafblind. The course also covers the roles of communication professionals and support roles.
A significant focus is on British Sign Language (BSL). You’ll learn to introduce yourself, understand basic numbers, and communicate using everyday BSL along with industry-specific jargon, enhancing both personal and professional interactions with the Deaf community.
Level: Advanced
Duration: 12 Hours of Learning
Capacity: Up to 30 Candidates
Location: In-person
Certificate: Awarded Upon Successful Completion of the Course.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the experiences and challenges faced by Deaf and deafblind individuals. It begins with an in-depth look into their daily lives, emphasizing respect and understanding for growing up as a deaf person.
You’ll explore the everyday communication barriers that Deaf people encounter, listing and understanding these barriers in detail. The course presents factual information about deafness, including statistics and various terms used to describe deafness.
Gain insights into how a Deaf or deaf/blind person’s language and cultural background influences communication, covering aspects like cultural affiliation, environmental factors, and language choices.
Understand the barriers erected by ‘hearing society’ and learn how these can be overcome. This includes defining discrimination, discussing difficulties in accessing information, and providing solutions to these challenges.
Learn the appropriate and inappropriate terms when addressing Deaf individuals, recognizing respectful language use. The course delves into both the medical and social models of deafness, explaining their impacts.
Explore Deaf history and culture, listing key points and influential figures, and understanding the impact of Deaf culture. Discover a range of technological aids that enhance communication for the Deaf and deafblind.
Understand the roles of communication professionals and other support roles in aiding Deaf communication. Finally, the course covers the main national organisations working with the Deaf and deafblind, detailing their activities and contributions.
Level: Expert
Duration: 24 Hours of Learning
Capacity: Flexible
Location: Online
Certificate: Awarded Upon Successful Completion of the Course.
Optional Qualification: Upon completion of the course.
