Expert strategies for including Deaf and hard of hearing employees — from communication technology to Deaf culture.
1 hours4 lessonsIntermediate
Free
Full lifetime access
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and desktop
About This Course
This specialist course provides expert-level understanding of Deaf culture, hearing loss, communication technologies, and workplace inclusion strategies for Deaf and hard of hearing employees.
The course distinguishes between culturally Deaf individuals (who use sign language as a primary language) and people with hearing loss (who may use hearing aids, cochlear implants, or lip-reading). Both groups face distinct barriers that require different solutions.
All content is referenced to audiology research, Deaf community perspectives, assistive technology documentation, and legal standards.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding Hearing Loss and Deaf Culture
Types and Prevalence of Hearing LossPreview
18 min
Deaf Culture and Communication Preferences
20 min
Module 2: Technology and Workplace Accommodations
Communication Technology and Interpreting
20 min
Creating a Hearing-Inclusive Workplace
20 min
Instructor
IX
InkludX Team
What You'll Learn
Understand key accessibility principles
Implement inclusive hiring practices
Create accommodation strategies
Build inclusive team cultures
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Workplace Inclusion | InkludX