A woman using sign language indoors, making a sign associated with learning.

A woman using sign language indoors, making a sign associated with learning.

Deaf Community and Culture

This course is included in Educational Deaf Interpreter – PD Series, also available for purchase.

A woman using sign language indoors, making a sign associated with learning.

This course will introduce you to the Deaf community, as well as various aspects of Deaf culture, etiquette, history and more.  You will also have the opportunity to learn some basic American Sign Language (ASL)! 

ELIGIBILITY: If you are an APSEA staff member or an eligible educator within Atlantic Canada, this course will be automatically added to your account when you sign in with a recognized email address. If you are not eligible for automatic enrollment, you are welcome to purchase the course through 258HUB.

Course Content

Getting Started
Learning Objectives
Unit 1 – Introduction to Deaf Culture
Medical vs. Cultural Perspectives of Deafness
Cultural Identity
Signed Languages
How to Communicate with a Deaf Person
Knowledge Check
Unit 2 – Myths and Misconceptions
What Terms to Use
Common Myths and Misconceptions
What is Audism?
Respecting Deaf Culture
Knowledge Check
Unit 3 – Who We Are: The Deaf ExperienceRename
Communication Prefrences
Accessible Technology
Knowledge Check
Unit 4 – Community Etiquette
Attention Getting
Deaf Cultural Norms
Inclusive Spaces
Knowledge Check
Unit 5 – Histsory of Deaf Education in Eastern Canada
Deaf Schools
The Milan Convention – 1880
Access Mode
Closed

This course is not currently open for enrollment. If you should have access, please contact the course provider.

Access Status
No Requirements

No prior courses are required for this course.

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