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Training Courses
New courses for 2012:
1 Day Introduction to British Sign Langauge
Commencing Tuesday 27th March 2012, 9:30-4:30pm
Participants can develop confidence in communicating with Deaf people using BSL.
Course Fee: £50.00 per person.
For more information or a booking form please contact Paula Conway on 0151 228 0888 or email pconway@msdp.org.uk.
1 Day Sensory Awareness Training
Commencing:
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Tuesday 20th March 2012
What is involved?
Half day Deaf Awareness and half day Visual Impairment. The duration of each session is approximately 3 hours, including a 15 minute break.
Two trainers, one Deaf, one visually impaired will provide trainees with an understanding of:
- The importance of face to face communication with Deaf people.
- The differences between Deaf and hearing culture.
- Knowledge of how British Sign Language qualifications once gained could benefit any future involvement within the Deaf community.
- Visual impairment and its effects, both psychological and functional.
Course Fee: £60 per person
For more information or a booking form please contact Paula Conway on 0151 228 0888 or email pconway@msdp.org.uk.
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MSDP provides courses for individuals and organisations additional to sign language. These include:
- Deaf Equality Action Training
- Disability Discrimination Act Training
- Consultancy for Organisations
Using basic Sign Language this course will help you communicate with Deaf service users. This can be customised to meet your business needs. This half-day session can be extended to a full day Introduction to BSL.
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This course explores the issues facing Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blind People. Learners will be able to identify ways in which services and information may not be accessible within their organisation. Solutions will be provided to any barriers identified.
There is a written assessment at the end of the course. This is in two sections:
Section A = 20 Multiple choice questions
Section B = 8 Questions requiring short written answers
We recommend you complete this course prior to commencing your British Sign Language Training.
Duration: 2 full days 9.30am - 4.30pm
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DEAF EQUALITY ACTION TRAINING
This course covers a range of topics: Models of Disability, Terminology, Methods of Communication, and Disability Discrimination Act. Learners will also identify ways in which their services and information may not be accessible, and provide solutions to any barriers identified.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Duration: 1 day 9.30am - 4.30pm
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* COMMUNICATION TACTICS
Course participants will be able to:
- Select the appropriate communication tactics for use with a Deaf or Deaf/Blind person.
- Ascertain the best environmental conditions for communicating with a Deaf or Deaf/Blind person.
- Use a range of tactics for communicating with deaf and Deaf/Blind people.
- Repair a breakdown in communication with a Deaf or Deaf/Blind person.
- Gain a nationally recognised certificate in communication tactics (C.A.C.D.P)
- All candidates will receive a pre-course study booklet 1 week in advance.
- Information booklets on the course
The Curriculum and Level 1 certificate in Communication Tactics with Deaf & Deaf/Blind people has been developed to provide a nationally accredited standard in basic communication skills.
Please note: This course forms the first 2 weeks of the BSL Level 1 Course.
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Communication and access to information are two of the central issues for D/deaf people. With this in mind we can tailor the content of our courses to meet the needs of your organisation. We are happy to discuss with you precisely what your staff or colleagues need to make your service Deaf user friendly.
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This audit helps organisations create a range of services designed to meet the access needs of people who are Deaf, Deafened or Hard of Hearing. It will identify barriers, advise on solutions and
Provide an evaluation of training needs.
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DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT TRAINING
This half-day training session provides an overview of the DDA and explains the main provisions within it. A more in depth 1-day training course is available.
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Do you have specific issues relating to deafness? A policy issue regarding deafness that needs to be updated? Need advice on developing a D/deaf access strategy? Want to recognise your legal obligations in relation to the DDA?
WE ARE ABLE TO HELP!
We will make useful and informative recommendations for your overall strategy and then organise appropriate training or follow-ups.
We can give support and advice in your recruitment process; to managers of D/deaf staff, Human Resource departments, access officers, Senior Management and much more…
For further details or to arrange a booking, contact us on 0151 230 5647 or email ldoddridge@msdp.org.uk.
* denotes course is CACDP accredited