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Learning some BSL and some basic tips really can help overcome barriers when communicating with Deaf people, & open up a whole world of rich Deaf culture. https://lnkd.in/eDhMke-J #deafawareness

It’s interesting to see some similarities, at least with some parameters like movement and location being similar even when the handshape is different.

During our collaborative efforts between Deaf Aotearoa and DeafHealth, we learned several signs! Can you spot the similarities? 🤟 Stay Informed in ASL: We’ve got you covered! Sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk or follow us on social media for new and current health updates. #ASL #NZSL #Learn . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos #DeafHealth [Video Description: The post has an image of one man and one woman sitting on the chair with blue shading overlaid. The middle has a text bubble that reads “Learn NZSL and ASL” in white text with rose background. In the video: The woman signs ASL and the Man signs NZSL. They take turns signing each word to show the differences between the two sign languages. The words shown are: “Deaf can, health, access, commitment, facetime, Deaf Bing/Bubbah, stop taking/quiet, interesting, emergency, where, what, doctor, interpreter, advocacy, help, and community.”

Some useful tips that may help when #communicating with people that maybe hard of hearing or have a hearing loss 👍 #deafawarenessweek #deaf #deafcommunity #signlanguage #bsl #cochlearimplant National Deaf Children's Society British Deaf Association deaf together

Meet Ashley W., deaf advocate, speaker and pharmacist! Ashley helps businesses engage with the deaf community. The current issue of Interim Visits magazine is solely dedicated to DEI, including diversity, equity and inclusion that extends beyond race and ehtnicity. In this issue Ashley shares insight into what she and others with Unique-abilities face, particularly in healthcare and clinical research. This is a must read article!! #deaf #hearingimpaired #DEI #diversity #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials

📣 Inclusive communication is central to achieving trauma informed support for victim/ survivors with communication needs, including women and girls with learning disabilities. Yet gender-based violence survivors with communication needs are being denied access to justice and support. The ‘Listen to Us!’ report details recommendations for change ⬇️ It is vital that our government listen, act on guidance, and deliver on their promises for a better tomorrow. Listen to us! Communication Barriers: How statutory bodies are failing Black, Minoritised, Migrant, Deaf and Disabled Women & Girls Victims/Survivors of VAWG ⬇️ 🔗

My advice is to refer families to the right service and person who know about sign language, total communication, and equipment like hearing aids and cochlear implants. Sending a child born deaf to social services, who may not use sign language, can harm the child's education and future job opportunities. Why send them to the council and social services? They should be sent to deaf and hearing loss services instead, unless the council has already learned about Deaf awareness, culture, history, and education etc. I have been told that some Teachers of the Deaf (TOD) avoid using sign language. Some Teachers of the Deaf (TOD) cannot use sign language. Ask for help to bring in a Communication Support Worker (CSW) with BSL Level 3 or 6! Also, contact a Deaf relay interpreter. #bslinourhands #gcse #deafchildren #BATOD #supporteachother

ADA Compliance is not strictly specific to physical barriers. How does the ADA ensure work, recreational, and community environments are not discriminatory? Here are some of my ideas: *Produce a proactive PSA series. *Create a volunteer team to screen ADA compliance complaints to increase the number of complaints that get a formal review. *Offer a virtual ADA compliance certificate. *Partner with the insurance industry to decrease Workers Compensation and Directors & Officers premiums to businesses that require management and leadership to participate in ADA education. What are your ideas?

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We need to protect our Deaf children, raising awareness how to recognise the abuse and prevent from it. This is why it's important to have DBS/PVG check. VERY important. protect our younger generation. #deafawareness #deafabuse #protectthem #sacktheabuser https://lnkd.in/eaDtb88r