Deaf Awareness - Free places no charge for attendance

Places available on the Deaf Awareness as follows:-

9^th June 2016 in Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon LD3 7HR 9.30am – 4.30pm

5^th December 2016 in Committee Room, Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool SY21 7AS 9.30am – 4.30pm

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Aim: Sessions focus on the common problems faced by deaf and hard of hearing people and how to address them. It includes effective communication techniques to use with people who have a hearing loss. Key Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course participants will be able to: ■ Describe the different types of deafness and the problems caused by hearing loss ■ Identify behaviours which can suggest that someone may be Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing ■ Recognise some basic ways of improving communication with deaf people ■ Describe the range of barriers which may impact on deaf people ■ Identify the range, benefits and limitations of technical aids that are available ■ Spell some basic words using finger spelling