• Some youth that are hearing impaired might have difficulty communicating and socializing with the rest of their peers. Teaching people sign language will allow these youth to more conveniently socialize with other youth in their community.

• Hosting this event provides an opportunity for everyone to learn a more accessible and inclusive method of communication. This makes your community a more inclusive and barrier-free place!

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• At the local community centre 

• Every Saturday for a month in September

Suggested Action Plan

1. Contact community centres around the city that have a room you can use for these workshops. Make sure the venue is fully accessible. Book your dates.

2. Find a volunteer who is able to teach sign language. Make sure they are available on the booked dates, and ask them if they'll be needing any resources for teaching.

3. Create and print a flyer advertising the workshops. Post it around the neighbourhood and share it with friends on Instagram. 

4. Ask attendees to sign-up by texting or emailing, or filling out a Google Form. 

5. Purchase refreshments for the attendees

6. Run the sign language workshops.

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓ Refreshments (around $30)

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)

✓ A volunteer to teach sign language

✓ A venue to run the workshop in

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