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Learn and Share:
Outreach Strategies: Reaching the Deaf Community
Audience
This training is for staff or team members and managers at a SILC or CIL, and DSEs.
*While this session may be most relevant for the audience listed above, we welcome participation from anyone interested in the topic.
Description
Building meaningful relationships with Deaf communities requires more than accessible communication – it begins with understanding Deaf culture and fostering trust. In this interactive session, participants will explore how Deaf cultural norms influence effective outreach, discover practical and low-cost strategies for connecting with Deaf individuals and communities, and identify one meaningful step they can take to strengthen Deaf engagement within their Independent Living (IL) program. Participants will leave with ideas they can begin applying to build more inclusive and authentic outreach efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Recognize how Deaf culture influences effective outreach and relationship-building.
- Discover practical, low-cost strategies for connecting with Deaf communities.
- Identify one meaningful step you can take to strengthen Deaf engagement in your Independent Living (IL) program.
To attend this training live or watch its recording, please register below.