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Testimonial by Ellen Tolbert, Beebe Medical CenterServices
Sensitivity Training
Understanding the Deaf and hard of hearing persons' experience
"Blindness cuts people off from things, deafness cuts people off from people."
Through interactive activities, you and your staff will gain a unique perspective on the Deaf and hard of hearing experience, enabling more effective communication with coworkers who have a hearing loss.
What people are saying about the workshop
“One important idea I learned from this workshop is there is no place for discrimination, fairness is achievable.”
- Anthony Kendrick, employee of a federal procurement agency
“There are a lot of myths about deaf people that are easy to fall into.”
- Employee of a Fortune 100 company specializing in advanced technology systems.
“This workshop shows the importance
of ASL and teaches you how to communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing
people. It was very good!”
- Employee of a federal procurement agency.
“I gained a better understanding of deafness and how it affects people.”
- Employee of a Fortune 100 company specializing in advanced technology systems.
About the presenter
Suzanne Dunleavy is the American Sign Language Manager at Language Services Associates.
She coordinates interpreters for corporate and government clients around the country, educates clients and staff on the needs and rights of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Additionally, she acts as a staff interpreter.
Suzanne is a nationally certified interpreter and has worked in the field of deafness for over 16 years; in vocational services as a program coordinator and direct service provider and employer consultant. Additional experience includes educational and freelance interpreting and sign language instruction.