Introduction

Learn about deaf culture and sign language

Title

Learn about deaf culture and sign language

Training program

Open Training Program

Topic

ICT Accessibility

Training Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face

Location

Mada Academy

Language

Arabic

Date

15/05/2025

Course length

3 hours

Target audience

Special education teachers, special education students, and individuals from families with a deaf person, and it also suits all individuals and segments of society.

Description

Highlighting the world of the deaf up close, raising awareness of their unique culture, and the importance of learning sign language as an effective and essential means of communicating with the deaf in the community. This workshop is a valuable opportunity for anyone who wants to expand their horizons and contribute to building a more inclusive society that understands the needs of others.

Objectives

  • Introducing the culture of the deaf community to a closer look and learning about its most prominent characteristics.
  • Enhancing understanding of the importance of sign language and its role in achieving social integration.
  • Introducing the basics of sign language and enabling participants to use some simple signs.
  • Spreading a culture of respect and appreciation for human diversity, promoting the values ​​of inclusive communication and acceptance of differences.

Outline

  • Learn the meaning of sign language and the nature of deaf culture.
  • Why we need to learn sign language.
  • The origin and development of the language.
  • How to deal with a deaf person.
  • The most prominent problems facing deaf people.
  • Learn some words in sign language

Competencies

D2

Skill Level

Beginner

Trainer

Mada center

Registration fees

Free

Contact

Training coordinator: training@mada.org.qa, Training expert: academy@mada.org.qa