Empowering Deaf people through Accessible Communication
Course Details: The aim of this Workshop is for you to develop knowledge and basic skills
to be able to communicate effectively and confidently with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to ensure they can fully participate in your sphere of activity.
What is the Workshop about: The 3 hour session is designed to quickly develop some practical skills for effective communication between deaf and hearing people in your own work, educational, family or social environment. It will also help you to identify your potential to further develop skills in BSL, lip speaking or Deaf blind Manual Alphabet communications to gain accredited vocational qualifications.
What topics are covered in the workshop: The workshop provides an overview of the individual needs of the 11 million people in the UK who have any degree of hearing loss that can be a barrier to accessing information, thereby increasing anxiety and isolation in their community, family or workplace. You will discover, first-hand, the difficulties Deaf and Deaf blind people have in communicating in an environment that is largely focused on the spoken and written word. You will learn and use the tactics for clear lip speaking, block writing and basic BSL that will benefit all people you meet who have any degree of hearing loss. The variety of Assistive technology that can benefit Deaf and Hard of Hearing people is also covered.
What can be achieved: On completion you will be issued an individual certificate of achievement. In addition, Customer Facing groups and teams will receive a, “We are Deaf Friendly” certificate for public display.
Assessment: There is continuous Tutor, peer and self assessment of your skills in using the whole range of communication tactics you have learned.
Progression: Learners can progress through other courses run by WDDA or other education providers in Deaf and Deaf Blind Awareness /Communication Tactics and Sign Language up to level 6.
Venue: Bournemouth Deaf Club
Duration: 3 hours
Entry Requirements: Open to anyone interested in improving communication with deaf individuals—Customer facing professionals, teachers, students, family members and friends.
No prior knowledge required
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: £20
