The 9-hour (3 evenings) Workshop will introduce participants to strategies and techniques for effective communication with the Deaf in emergency situations. Participants will learn the ASL alphabet, basic sign language and communication strategies to be able to calm, reassure, assess and obtain contact and other necessary information. You will also learn about Deaf Culture in order to have a better understanding of how to communicate with individuals in the Deaf community. Participants will have an opportunity to apply what is learned in practice scenarios. At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a Humber College Certificate of Participation. This workshop is beneficial for first responders, Heathcare professionals and the general public. It is designed for participants with minimal or no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).
Course Content:
This course runs over three days and consists of 9 hours of lessons.
Watch the video on "Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations".
This five-hour interactive workshop will introduce participants to how to use American Sign Language (ASL) in educational settings with young children (early childhood learning centres, kindergarten and preschool classes, etc.). Participants will learn strategies and techniques to use with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. They will also develop skills for interacting with deaf parents and family members. The ASL alphabet, numbers, basic sign language words, phrases and sentences to use when communicating with deaf children will be taught in the workshop. These skills will assist in breaking down barriers and encourage interactions between deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing children. Participants will also spend time learning about Deaf culture in order to have a better understanding of how to communicate with individuals in the Deaf community. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in practice scenarios. No previous knowledge of Sign Language is required to take this workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a Humber College Certificate of Participation.
For those interested in continuing to study Sign Language, check out our Sign Language 1 class.
Arrange workshops for your organization on site, with dates and times of your choice. Parking on campus is free.