ALL SDA Courses are delivered by a Culturally Deaf BSL Teacher

Classes in British Sign Language

British Sign Language (BSL) Taster Sessions

During a BSL Taster session participants will learn a bit about Deaf Culture, basic BSL and some everyday signs such as how to say their name and where they live and work.

Each BSL taster is an enjoyable and welcoming introduction to BSL and participants will also be given further information about forthcoming courses.

The SDA is offering taster sessions on the following dates:
Wednesday 27th August 2008 10am to 12pm
Wednesday 10th September 2008 10am to 12pm
Wednesday 1st October 2008 10am to 12pm

British Sign Language (BSL) Level I

Would you like the opportunity to enjoy learning the basics of BSL in an informal atmosphere in Glasgow or in your own place of work?

BSL Level I is designed to allow participants the opportunity to learn the basic skills required to communicate with a Deaf person. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

There will be two Level I ‘Introduction to BSL' courses starting:
Tuesday 19th August 2008 2pm to 4.15pm
Thursday 21st August 2008 6pm to 8.15pm (Evening Class)

British Sign Language (BSL) Level II

BSL Level II is designed to allow students to further develop and expand their skills in BSL. Students will have the opportunity to further immerse themselves in the language and culture of the Deaf Community. Students must have successfully completed the BDA's Level I BSL Course or have an equivalent qualification.

There will be two Level II ‘Intermediate A' courses starting:
Tuesday 23rd September 2008 6pm to 8.45pm (Evening Class)
Wednesday 24th September 2008 1pm to 3.45pm

4-Week Pre- Level II British Sign Language (BSL)
The Pre-Level II course is designed to give learners the opportunity to refresh their BSL skills and knowledge prior to undertaking the Level II course.

There will be two Pre-Level II ‘Intermediate A' courses starting:
Tuesday 26th August 2008 6pm to 8.15pm (Evening Class)
Wednesday 27th August 2008 1pm to 3.15pm

If you are interested in any of these courses or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Diane McCabe at your Scottish Deaf Association (SDA) Suite 58, 1st Floor, Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD
Tel: 0141 248 5554 Email: dianem@bda.org.uk

Staff Development Opportunity

Enable Your Organisation To Project A Positive Attitude Towards
Your Deaf Customers & Staff.

By now we're all aware of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Public bodies, private and voluntary service providers, and businesses now have new statutory duties to promote disability equality.

Have you considered your obligations toward your Deaf Customers & Staff?
The SDA can help - we can offer both Deaf Equality Training and/or Frontline Staff Training

British Sign Language (BSL) for Frontline Staff

• The frontline course is unique as it is specifically designed to introduce staff to British Sign Language relevant to their place of work.

• Aimed at frontline staff who need to learn basic communication in BSL so they can better facilitate customers who are Deaf.

• The BSL Teacher will introduce the frontline staff to basic BSL vocabulary signs that are tailored to meet your precise requirements. For example the everyday work signs you would require to converse with customers to better facilitate communication.

• There is particular focus on dialogues and conversation skills relating to your mode of business.

Deaf Equality Training will:

• Facilitate understanding of Deaf Culture.

• Allow professionals to meet their obligations to provide equality in their services.

• Know the two types of d/Deaf people.

• Understand that Deaf BSL users don't have ‘needs'.

• Learn about the Deaf Community & their language: British Sign Language (BSL)

• Consider the background of Deaf people.

• Recognise the three ways of looking at ‘Deaf' in different perspectives.

• Identify unnecessary barriers to Deaf people.

Why not combine YOUR Deaf Equality Training with a specifically tailored BSL Taster to suit the needs of your Frontline Staff

ALL courses can be adapted to meet the requirements of your specific area of work.

If you are interested in any of these courses or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Diane McCabe at your Scottish Deaf Association (SDA) Suite 58, 1st Floor, Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD

Tel: 0141 248 5554 Email: dianem@bda.org.uk