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Deaf Culture = impact on employment?

Deaf Culture = impact on employment?. Auslan. Australian Sign Language Recognised as a true Language other than English in 1987, by the Australian Government in their languages Policy. Different to English, it is a visual language – cannot be written or read

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Deaf Culture = impact on employment?

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  1. Deaf Culture = impact on employment? 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  2. 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  3. Auslan • Australian Sign Language • Recognised as a true Language other than English in 1987, by the Australian Government in their languages Policy. • Different to English, it is a visual language – cannot be written or read • Similar to Aboriginal language – passed on to generations from generations 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  4. Deaf Culture Australia • Elements of culture • Materialistic • observable phenomena • Normative • behaviours • Cognitive • values, traditions etc G'Day Matey! 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  5. Deaf Culture 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  6. Case Study 1 - “Peter Smith” • Scenario - How to inform Deaf employee to stop working when the phone rings. • Solution - provide flashing light equipment • Funding – Apply to Job Access for Workplace modifications funding 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  7. Case Study 2 - “Jim Jones” • Scenario - How to greet Deaf staff in the appropriate manner • Solution - provide Deafness Awareness Training for staff who work with Deaf staff. • Funding - Apply for Auslan for Employment funding through Job Access and contact the WA Deaf Society to arrange a Deafness Awareness Training 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  8. Case 3 - “Mary Black” • Scenario - How to communicate with Deaf employee. • Solution - Staff can receive training by learning Auslan as other language • Method - Apply for Auslan for Employment funding for colleagues of a Deaf person to attend TAFE courses 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  9. Common Questions about Deaf people in the Workplace • Are there any safety issues in the workplace, which relate specifically to people who are Deaf? • Are Deaf people covered by workers compensation and personal insurance policies? • Do Deaf people have more accidents in the workplace than their hearing peers? • Can Deaf people obtain a license to drive a forklift? • Do Deaf people have more driving accidents than hearing people? http://www.wadeaf.org.au/index.php?id=19 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  10. Possible Barriers to Workplace Inclusion • Cost of technology • Cost of booking an interpreter • Assistance: • Government funding is available for workplace and work related modifications • AFE funding provides up to $5000 per person to fund work related interpreting support 24th October 2008 Working in the West

  11. THANK YOU 24th October 2008 Working in the West

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