Members of the Deaf-Community comprise of the 'Triple Whammy' as far as legal protection goes. They are . . . .
A Protected Cultural Minority
A Protected Linguistic Minority
Disabled by virtue of the Equality Act
They get overlooked when ED&I policies are implemented, despite the potential for huge UNCAPPED damages for Deaf-Discrimination.
Without training, it is likely that your D/deaf staff / patients / students / customers are experiencing discrimination without you even realising it. This raises the unnecessary risk of litigation and prevents Deaf-Equality or equal opportunities within your organisation.
We provide legally qualified educators who are fully conversant with current equality and discrimination laws - as well as having 'lived experience' of negative stereotyping/discrimination as a result of deafness. Our experience is what enables you to become 100% complaint for Deaf-Discrimination in your organisation without being taken to court first!
The booking enquiry form below outlines the various ways we can help you reduce your risk and increase you knowledge.
From the board of directors to front-line staff - we've got you covered
For a Free introductory training webinar - click the link below.
The laws which protect Deaf people are found in many places, and are easy to misinterpret, so it is important to check that your trainer has legal qualifications. Many do not. Not only is Deaf-discrimination very different from disability discrimination, but also - different industry sectors are governed by different regulations containing complex terminology. Our compliance trainers are legally qualified and have a minimum of an LLB. We ensure that you fully understand what Equality Law means for D/deaf people, what 'accessible information' really means and your legal duties and obligations when dealing with Deaf people. Suitable for legal professionals, trustees, directors and governors, business leaders, ED&I / HR managers, NHS commissioners, clinicians and all persons with significant control.
How do Deaf people communicate with hearing people? What is rude? What is against the law? What should I do if a Deaf person comes into my workplace? How can Deaf people contact me? Do I have to pay for an interpreter - where do I find one of those? Understand the world from a Deaf person's perspective, see the hurdles that they face every day so that you (and your company ) are no longer one of those hurdles. Our Deaf Awareness sessions give hearing people the confidence they need to make their workplace accessible to the Deaf, give Deaf people faith in your company and give the public confidence that you are a fair and 'equal opportunities' employer. Suitable for all staff at all levels - from the receptionist to the board of directors.
Believe it or not, I haven't always been hot on ‘Deaf-Rights’. It was only when I was suddenly plunged into deafness that I came to realise that no one was treating me normally. Then….. That's when I began striving each day to eliminate Deaf-Discrimination.
I've had a lucky life. In my penultimate year at University, I accepted a training contract with Simmons and Simmons, then took and passed the City LPC at BPP in Holborn.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would wake from a coma only a few years later - lucky to be alive.
However, my legal grounding meant that I was able to advocate for myself and others - resulting in a slightly ‘feisty’ woman arriving in offices up and down the country to advocate for the D/deaf person that had been [accidentally] discriminated against.
For some, enlightenment was easy because their ignorance was shocking to them, yet others were dragged kicking and screaming (with the threat of litigation hanging over their heads) before they would make the necessary changes to save their bacon.
One thing they all had in common though…
Despite running successful organisations, they were totally unaware that they were breaking the law before it was spelled out.
If you’re even the slightest bit concerned that you may be inadvertently breaking the law, book a call with me using the button below so you can figure out if you're putting yourself or your organisation at risk - and what you can do about it.
Free Webinar.
This covers 3 main areas of law and commerce which affect the Deaf Community.
The key principles of Deaf-Discrimination and how to avoid it.
Employment tribunals - how much the fines are and why you want to avoid it at all costs.
Direct discrimination
Indirect discrimination
Negative Stereotyping
How to NOT misinterpret British Sign Language users
How to maintain happy relationships with investors, staff, customers, trustees, clients, students, patients.
Deaf ££ pounds - ensure you keep them and avoid alienating your D/deaf customers.
Mislabelling of the sub-groups within the Deaf Community.
Government Funding for workplace adjustments. (Access to Work)
Duration: 45 minutes.
Suitable for: Everyone.
The 8-week Intensive Training Programme.
Full crash-course into D/deaf cultural identity [how and why it developed].
Essential for anyone dealing with a Culturally Deaf person in any professional capacity.
Removes the risk of litigation and professional embarrassment.
In-depth sessions covering audism and oppression then and now - because if you don't know the past - you can't appreciate the present. With full legal coverage & written materials for pre-reading prior to the weekly seminar.
Designed to fit into a busy working day with working lunch and late day sessions
Duration: 8 x one-hour online seminars with pre-reading materials. These take place in various online classroom slots depending on your progression.
Weeks 1 - 4. Lunch session [12 - 1 pm]
Weeks 5 - 8. Lunch session [1:15 - 2:15 pm]
Weeks 1 - 4. Late session [5:30 - 6:30 pm]
Weeks 5 - 8. Late session [6:45 -7:45 pm]
Suitable for: Any advisor assisting D/deaf clients, that needs to define and identify Deaf Cultural Identity prior to taking on the case/client.
For any business professional that wants to reduce the risk of litigation stemming from Deaf-Discrimination and for any company that wants to have a ‘Deaf-Champion’ in the workplace.
Deaf Awareness Training
Ensures that your customer facing staff and managers have the skills and tools they need to interact with the Deaf Community in a fair and equitable way. Ensuring that no D/deaf client, patient, investor or staff member receives a less-favourable level of service.
* How do Deaf people communicate with hearing people?
* What is rude?
* What is against the law?
* What should I do if a Deaf person comes into my workplace?
* How can Deaf people contact me?
* Do I have to pay for an interpreter - where do I find one of those?
Give D/deaf people faith in your company and give the general public full confidence that you are a fair and 'equal opportunities' employer.
With frontline training, you can have a 100% compliant workplace for Deaf-Discrimination and reduce the risk of litigation for accidental Deaf-Discrimination.
Duration: Half day, full day or bespoke sessions.
Location: in the Workplace or Online
Suitable for: All staff at all levels - from the receptionist to the board of directors. For any business professional that wants to reduce the risk of litigation stemming from Deaf-Discrimination, and for any organisation that wants to have a ‘Deaf-Champion’ in the workplace.
Legal Compliance Training
Interpreting the legislation that protects Deaf people. UK case law, legislation and binding international law.
This is industry specific so although there will be full coverage of all standard legal obligations there will be sector-specific components for many industries.
Covers the ‘Triple Whammy’ of all combined protections for:
* Disability and Equality law
* Cultural Identity Protections
* Linguistic Minority Protections
We ensure that you have the skills and tools you need in your company to have a 100% compliant workplace for Deaf-Discrimination.
Reduces the risk of litigation for accidental Deaf-Discrimination.
Duration: Half day, full day or bespoke sessions.
Location: Online or at your workplace
Suitable for: Legal professionals, trustees, directors, governors, business leaders, ED&I professionals, HR managers, NHS commissioners, clinicians and all persons with significant control. For any business professional that wants to reduce the risk of litigation stemming from Deaf-Discrimination, for any organisation with customer-facing staff, and for any company that wants to have a ‘Deaf-Champion’ in the workplace.
Public Speaking.
Public speaking to raise awareness and deliver crucial information about Deaf Discrimination, & the prevalence of it.
Such as, the inaccessibility of major functions of the state in the UK such as councils, the electoral systems, schools, banks etc. The ignorance in mainstream companies and in the legal profession. The lack of D/deaf professionals in the workplace, lack of ‘teachers of the deaf’ in education, lack of BSL for parents, and the shortage of BSL interpreters.
For law students - how the Equality Act works to protect The Deaf -Community
Duration: Bespoke.
Location: UK and Europe
Suitable for: Universities, colleges, trade unions, legal service providers, NHS service providers, central and local government and any organisation that wishes to raise awareness.
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Deaf and Equal
Training, services, and mentorship.
From 'one-to-one' online training, bespoke sessions with the board, right up to full lecture theatres. We've got you!
We cover the whole of the UK and our CEO travels around Europe to speak.