Deaf Awareness: Working and Communicating Well with Deaf People

Online Courses & In Person Services

Course Overview

Want to improve communication and inclusivity in your workplace? Our short course on Deaf Awareness is the perfect way to:

• Understand different types of hearing loss and the support needed.

• Gain insight into Deaf culture, identity, and sign language.

• Learn practical communication methods and assistive technologies.

Who’s This For?

Ideal for anyone who interacts with Deaf people or those with hearing loss. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, this course will help you foster a more inclusive environment.

Course Highlights

• Learn the importance of Deaf awareness and how hearing loss affects individuals.

• Explore Deaf history, culture, and equal access practices.

• Discover tips for better communication and supporting Deaf colleagues or customers.

Why It’s Valuable for Employers

• Help Deaf employees feel fully included, boosting productivity.

• Improve customer satisfaction by better serving Deaf clients.

• Meet legal requirements, like the Equality Act 2010.

Flexible, Online Learning

Take the course at your own pace. Complete it online and earn a certificate once you’re done. It’s quick, easy, and impactful! 

We offer three engaging (face to face) workshops options, tailored to how much you and your colleagues want to learn and explore!

One-hour workshop: £149

  • Greetings
  • Alphabet
  • Basic Deaf awareness

Half-day workshop: £300

  • All of the above, plus
  • Specific signs related to your work
  • Numbers (e.g., how much, how many, how long)
  • Directions

Full-day workshop: £600

  • All of the above, plus
  • Interactive games that help you memorise the sign language you’ve learned
  • What do you do/your role
  • In-depth Deaf awareness

Deaf Awareness: Working and Communicating Well with Deaf People Services

Sign Source aims to increase deaf awareness and inclusivity throughout your entire business or organisation. We accomplish this by providing online and in person training.

If you would like to sign up for this course please complete the form

  • One-hour workshop: £149
  • Half-day workshop: £300
  • Full-day workshop: £60

    Prefer a Bespoke one to one in person Service?

    Sign Source aims to increase deaf awareness and inclusivity throughout your entire business or organisation. We accomplish this by providing customised, in person and online training and consultancy in British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness that is tailored to your unique needs.

    Sign Source provides one-time or multi-session in person training.  Each participant in the course will receive a certificate of completion and your organisation will receive a framed certificate detailing its accomplishments.