What is DAT?
DAT is a popular training session with employers, professionals and individuals. We work with you to create a bespoke, interactive and engaging training session which will help you and your employees communicate more effectively with D/deaf employees and customers.
These sessions are delivered by our deaf staff members whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL).
Online/remote training starting from £400 (up to 12 people).
In-person training starting from £450 (up to 15 people)
What our Learners say
“I’m not sure what I was expecting from the course but I was left pleasantly surprised. It was extremely informative and engaging.”
“For me, nothing that could’ve been done better. I really enjoyed my session with Jet, he made me feel very comfortable and at ease. His delivery alongside the interpreter was fantastic, really engaging. Thank you so much for the insight and raising my awareness.“
“I’ve never seen a group of people so engaged and interactive on Teams call before and it was all anyone could talk about for the rest of the day and Friday”
How is the training delivered?
This training can be offered for up to 15 people in-person (Birmingham only) or up to 12 people remotely (nationwide) to suit your business needs.
Each session lasts approximately 3 hours.
It’s an interactive learning experience between you and our trainer who will be accompanied by a BSL interpreter.
Why do I/my employees need it?
1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf/Hard of Hearing – helps you to understand the challenges deaf people may experience every day.
DAT can help you understand the needs of deaf employees – enables reasonable adjustments in line with your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
DAT can help you create a more inclusive working environment, facilitating positive working relationship – enables effective communication between deaf and hearing staff.
DAT can help you meet the needs of deaf/hard of hearing customers – enables provision of an inclusive and accessible service.
What does the training cover?
- Different types of deafness and hearing loss
- Different communication methods
- Barriers experienced by D/deaf people
- How to overcome barriers
- Supporting clear communication
Meet our trainers
Jet
