Supporting individuals to access meaningful activities - Hearing loss
NEW NAPA Training Course Certificate in - Supporting People with Hearing Loss and Deafness (to Access Meaningful Activities)
Date and time
Location
Argenta House
1 Aspern Grove London NW3 2AB United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
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This interactive course combines awareness-building with practical strategies,underpinned by NAPA’s guidance and the expertise of our partners at Symphony Hearing.
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Developed in partnership with Symphony Hearing
Aligned with our joint mission to promote inclusive,person-centred activity provision Includes certificate of attendance from NAPA and Symphony Hearing
Targeted at Activity Providers, Care Staff and Managers
Access to NAPA tools, guidance and recommended assistive technologies
Course Aim:
To equip activity providers, care staff andmanagers with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make activities more accessible to individuals with hearing loss or deafness.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the different types of hearing loss and deafness and their impact on communication, participation and wellbeing.
- Apply key principles from NAPA’s guidance to support access and inclusion in everyday activities.
- Recognise the role of adaptations, hearing services and assistive technology in reducing barriers.
- Adapt environments and activities to meet a range of hearing needs and communication preferences.
- Use inclusive communication strategies in both group and one-to-one settings
Course Structure and Learning Methods
Morning Session – Understanding Hearing Loss and Deafness
Expert Insights: Presentation from Symphony Hearing audiologists covering types, causes and signs of hearingloss, including age-related and profound deafness and the role of assistive technologies (e.g. Symphony Sound’s‘Roger Room Kit’)
Interactive Exercises: Experiential learning focused on the impact of hearing loss and the benefits of technology.
Afternoon Session – Practical Adaptations and Inclusive Activity Design
NAPA Guidance Overview: Key recommendations, case examples and tools for inclusive activity planning
Practical Workshop: How to adapt music, games,reminiscence, arts & crafts and social activities for accessibility.
Q&A or Panel Discussion
Perspectives from audiologists and activity specialists
Resources
- NAPA Guidance on Supporting People with Hearing Loss and Deafness
- Quick-reference communication tips
- Signposting sheet for relevant services