Deaf Awareness and Introduction to Sign Language

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Wednesday 1 and Wednesday 8 February 2017, 10am-4pm – Liverpool.

Organised by Merseyside Society For Deaf People, this free two-day training is for voluntary or charitable organisations, based in Liverpool.

Day 1: Deaf Awareness

• Identify differences between deaf and hearing culture
• Describe the correct terminology and definition in relation  to deafness
• Lip reading and listening exercise
• Explore main methods of communication

Day 2: Introduction to Sign Language

• Develop confidence in communicating with a deaf person using British Sign Language
• Provide participants with an introduction to British Sign Language
• Finger spelling A-Z names
• Ask for / give names
• Ask for / give personal information
• Introducing yourself, meeting and  greeting others

To receive your booking form and to confirm your place, email training@msdp.org.uk or call 0151 230 5098. If you would like to join this training and do not fit the above criteria, there are limited places at reduced rate of £40 per day.