Deaf/Deafblind Awareness and BSL Introduction 1-Day Course

This 1-day course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain basic knowledge on how deafness and deafblindness can affect communication. Deaf/Deafblind Awareness and BSL Introduction 1-Day Course Date: Saturday 28th November 2026 Location: Bents Green Methodist Church, Sheffield, S11 7PU Registration time: 9:45am Course time: 10:00- 3:00pm Training Provider: Communi Link CIC In the UK, around 18 million people are Deaf or experience hearing loss, and more than 450,000 people are deafblind – a figure expected to rise to over 610,000 by 2035. It is likely that you already come into contact with someone who is deaf or deafblind every day - even if you’re not aware at the time. Deaf/deafblind awareness and communication training is an essential tool for creating a more accessible and welcoming society. This Introduction course aims to give participants a basic knowledge of the issues Deaf/deafblind people face and learn useful skills for enhancing communication with Deaf and deafblind people. This 1-day course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain basic knowledge on how deafness and deafblindness can affect communication. Learners will learn how to facilitate basic communication with deaf and deafblind people through a variety of communication methods. This 1-Day course includes and introduction to: • Deaf/Deafblind Awareness • Communication methods • British Sign Language (BSL) • Fingerspelling • Deafblind manual alphabet • And more! If you have questions about this course or would like to book your place, please get in touch. Contact bookings: Email: [email protected] Contact: Jules Varga - 07989 218 909