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Raise deaf awareness in order to break down barriers between the deaf & hearing community Promote the use of British Sign Language (BSL), as a form of communication with deaf people

Icebreaker Deaf awareness Introduction to BSL Group work Games Certificates Questions & answers Feedback

Age related Genetic Exposure to loud noise Meningitis Stroke Viral infections Perforated (damaged) eardrum Multiple sclerosis National Health Service (NHS) (2011) Hearing impairment (deafness) - Causes. [online]. United Kingdom: NHS. [Accessed 1 June 2013]. Available at:

Mild deafness25 to 39dB Moderate deafness40 to 69dB Severe deafness70 to 89dB Profound deafness90dB or more National Health Service (NHS) (2011) Symptoms of hearing impairment. [online]. United Kingdom: NHS. [Accessed 30 May 2013]. Available at:

Hearing aids Cochlear implant

Deaf First(2013) Good communication tips. [online]. London: Oak Lodge School. [Accessed 1 June 2013]. Available at: DODON’T Deaf person has your attentionLook away while speaking Your face is in good lightOver exaggerate lip pattern Make eye contactShout, talk too slow or too fast Speak clearly & naturalStand near window or bright light Keep your mouth visibleAll speak at once Check deaf person understandsChange topic without warning Use pencil & paper if stuckFeel embarrassed or give up

Visual & gestural communication for deaf people Has its own grammatical structure & syntax Became a recognised language in (March) 2003 Is used by 50,000-70,000 people in the UK Has regional variation Is not a universal language British-Sign.co.uk (2013) What is British sign language?. [online]. Guernsey: British-Sign.co.uk. [Accessed 28 May 2013]. Available at: