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| HSDC offers on-Site workshops and classes for your business | ||
| For the 20% of Puget Sound residents who face
a hearing or communication challenge, being in the workplace can be
an isolating and challenging
experience. It may be nearly impossible to speak with co-workers,
communicate over the telephone or simply fit in with the day-to-day
activities of the office.
The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center’s education program has developed a curriculum designed to address these challenges, eliminating barriers and creating an inclusive work environment. If your business is located in the Seattle metropolitan area, these diversity education trainings can be conducted at your location and customized to address specific workplace issues. Many organizations find these on-site classes both support their diversity goals and serve as an excellent team building activity. Working Together: Deaf & Hearing Two hour, four hour, or full day workshops covering Deaf culture, using interpreters, “hands-on” communication strategies, making your workplace “Deaf friendly”, ethical issues and technology. Both introductory and advanced workshops are available; advanced workshops feature the popular employer panel. Working Together: Hard of Hearing & Hearing This four-hour workshop covers what it means to be hard of hearing, both from a medical and social perspective, with situations and strategies for effective communication. This topic is particularly relevant in today’s workplace, as the baby boomer population becomes increasingly more affected by hearing loss. Workplace Sign Language Classes These beginning and intermediate workplace sign language classes are designed to break down communication barriers between Deaf and hearing employees. These ten-week courses are tailored to your industry, specific workplace needs, and vocabulary requirements. Accent Modification Class Designed for hearing, non-native speakers of English, this thirteen-week course is a great benefit for employees who are concerned that their accent might distract from their communication or serve as a barrier to promotion. Participants learn pronunciation patterns based on their individual accent and will experience at least a 50% improvement in their English pronunciation. If you are interested in having a workshop or a class at your workplace, please contact our education department at:
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