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Training Courses at Deafscope Link CIC​
Deafscope Link CIC offers a variety of training courses designed to promote understanding, communication, and inclusion within the Deaf community.

Basic British Sign Language (BSL) Sessions

BSL sessions cater to all learning preferences and schedules:

Single Session:

A 2-hour introductory session that covers the basics of BSL.

Full-Day Course:

An immersive day-long course for a deeper dive into the language.

6-Week Course:

One session per week for six weeks, ideal for those wanting to build a strong foundation in BSL over time.

Deaf Awareness Course​

This course provides an overview of the Deaf community, its diversity, and the challenges Deaf individuals face. Alongside learning some basic BSL, participants gain an understanding of deaf culture and the daily experiences of Deaf people.

Both courses are engaging and interactive, featuring fun tasks to ensure a positive learning environment. They are delivered by Deaf trainers who offer firsthand insights into Deaf life, creating an authentic and enriching educational experience.

BSL Taster / Deaf Awareness Workshop

  • Laura Leech, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    Totally excellent to gain both a better awareness of Deaf culture and the barriers facing deaf people and some tools to be able to communicate better with deaf people.

  • Elliscia Massop, Creative Black CountryDeaf Awareness

    I found the training very engaging and great on the culture of being a deaf people.  Praise for the training.

  • Millie Webster, Halesowen

    I did enjoy it and I would come again.  I think that there should be more sessions like this Deaf Awareness.

  • Alexandra Benain, Bearwood Community HubDeaf Awareness

    It was wonderful and I want more!!!

  • Kat Pearson, Creative Black CountryDeaf Awareness

    This was a great afternoon I learned a lot about Deaf culture, and it was fun trying to learn some BSL.

  • Sammy, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    Such a wonderful course and has inspired me to take BSL Sign learning further.

  • Teresa Crawford-Docherty, Birmingham

    Kerry was patient and the content and presentation was excellent.  I particularly liked the way we were expected to communicate fully in sign language which prompted lots of practice so I could communicate appropriately during the course.  Well done Kerry and thank you.

  • Corinne Morris, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    This should be delivered to more audiences and students.  Very useful

  • Yvonne Gregory, Creative Black CountryDeaf Awareness

    Lovely session – very informal & friendly & learnt a lot about deaf culture.

  • Isobel Jones, MultistoryDeaf Awareness

    Fantastic! I really appreciate being involved and have learnt so much.  Would definitely attend more and am keen to research this area more.  Well done!

  • Neelam Litt, Northampton

    Thank you for this Basic BSL Taster course was led well and I found this very useful

  • Isabelle Burgess, Halesowen

    I enjoyed the experience and Kerry was a great teacher 😊

  • Emily Thacker, Bearwood Community HubDeaf Awareness

    An excellent base learning resource.  This course should be compulsory in secondary schools across the UK.

  • Rhys, Halesowen

    I really enjoyed it, I would love for her to come back again.

  • Frances Land, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    Very good balance of learning and understanding how hard it is to navigate through life as a Deaf person in a hearing world.  Good balance of doing practical activities as well as listening.

  • Amrit Kaur Juss, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    I really enjoyed the training I think everyone should do it!

  • Jess Piette, MultistoryDeaf Awareness

    Thank you so much for such a beautiful day, I’ve learned so much and I would love to learn more about BSL.  It would be great of everyone did this training course.  Thank you!

  • Suki Sohi, Black Country TouringDeaf Awareness

    It was really interesting, engaging and informative.  Trainers were excellent and interpreter too.

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