Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations

This 10-hour (two-day) interactive workshop will introduce participants to strategies and techniques for dealing with individuals in the deaf community in first contact emergency situations. Participants will learn the ASL alphabet, basic sign language for emergency situations, and communication strategies to be able to calm, reassure, assess and obtain contact and other necessary information. Participants will also spend time learning about deaf culture in order to have a better understanding on how to communicate with individuals in the deaf community. The workshop is designed to apply what is learned in practice scenarios.

No previous knowledge of sign language is required to take this workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants receive a USB with more than 100 practice videos to review the material covered in the workshop and a Humber College Certificate of Participation. 

The next workshop is Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days at Humber's North Campus.

The cost of the workshop is $175.00.

For more information or to register, please visit here.