deafConnectEd is really excited about the upcoming series of workshops for deaf and hard of hearing school leavers being co-ordinated by Vicdeaf.
The first workshop on Self Advocacy and the Deaf Community will feature Melissa Lowrie of Deaf Victoria. She will train Year 10-12 students on Thursday 7 May on Self Advocacy & the Deaf community, including:
- How to advocate for your rights (work, study & other settings)
- How to make complaints about access provisions and support
- How to be confident and assertive
- Support services & networking in the Deaf community (ie, Deaf Victoria, Deaf Youth Victoria & sport clubs)
Future workshops will include information about booking and working with an interpreter, working, further education, independent living and exploring opportunities in a gap year.
For further information, visit: http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?cid=86&t=students
