An Introduction to Deaf Awareness

An Introduction to Deaf Awareness

A snap shot introduction to Deaf Awareness and some hands on practice with British Sign Language.

By Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People

Date and time

Tuesday, May 7 · 1 - 4pm GMT+1

Location

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People

7 South Parade Wakefield WF1 1LR United Kingdom

About this event

  • 3 hours

Bring yourself to learn something new. Tea and Coffee will be provided.

FUN FACT: Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing?

After this session:

  • Be able to deliver a more accessible experience to deaf and hard of hearing people
  • Build your knowledge and understanding in relation to the barriers faced by deaf and hard of hearing people people
  • Work more effectively with deaf and hard of hearing colleagues providing a better working environment for them
  • Be confident in working with deaf and hard of hearing people in other environments avoiding awkwardness
  • Have some understanding of the types and causes of deafness
  • Have an understanding of what “reasonable adjustments” you can make under the Equality Act 2010

You can park in the fee-paying car park opposite our building - Rodney Yard (WF1 1LQ) or 5 minutes walk down the street at George Street Car Park (WF1 1NE).

There is a limit of 25 people for this session but please contact us for more information and if we can add you to the list to attend if you are unable to book through eventbrite:

Email: enquiries@wakefielddeaf.org.uk

SMS/WhatsApp: 07760482372

Telephone Number: 01924 375958

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Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People

The Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People (WDSDP) is a service user led organisation and has provided a range of support services to beneficiaries / service users for nearly 150 years. WDSDP is the leading provider of services for deaf, deafblind, deafened, hard of hearing people in the Wakefield and District. The charity owns its own building where a variety of services and activities are provided from. We have a long history and understanding of meeting the needs of deaf people through a variety of tailored services and methodologies.

We are committed to ensuring our services are people-led, and that our service users’ voices are heard by promoting access and independence and by recognising achievements of those that become more integrated into communities.

Wakefield Society for Deaf People is a deaf led organisation driven by the needs of deaf people but also celebrating and promoting the contributions made by deaf people to communities and cultures in all fields.