Working With Deaf and Disabled People

Professional knowledge of deafness, disability, and mental health is important. Sometimes it is covered in professional training, but may be superficial or easily forgotten. In your practice you may come across situations that require more in-depth, specialised knowledge.

Celia has lived experience of deafness, disability and family mental health challenges. She is well-qualified professionally and culturally to provide supervision to professionals working with Deaf people, disabled clients and Tangata Whaikaha Maori. She is a member of the Deaf community and is fluent in NZSL.

Using a qualified NZSL interpreter during consultations improves communication, but in order to provide a culturally safe service, there are many other things you need to know. Specialised Counselling provides professional development training and workshops.

 

Workshops

• Creating a Deaf friendly service
  An introduction to Deaf culture and the basic NZSL signs to communicate.
• Inclusion for Disabled Clients and Tangata Whaikaha Maori
  Helpful strategies to assist in communication and engagement.
  How to adapt the agency environment to be an inclusive space.
• Working with a NZSL Interpreter
  The roles and responsibilities of the client, the interpreter and the professional will be explained; to facilitate clear and respectful communication.
  
  

To book a workshop or professional development session, please fill out the form on the contact page.