This resource contains 60 slides. Statistics: e.g. Number of deaf; BSL users; deafblind people in the UK; level of use of hearing aids & cochlear implants Barriers faced by deaf people: e.g. attitudinal; communication; to access NHS/ educational services How to promote effective communication for BSL users; lip-readers & basics of finger-spelling How to minimise environmental barriers Advantages and limitations of hearing aids & cochlear implants Information about the range of Language Service Professionals and their role There are also video clips embedded in the resource, to explain how the ear works, and how hearing is tested and measured, as well as what ‘tinnitus’ really sounds like. There are also some fun activities, which help to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by people who need to lip-read.

The following teaching/ learning resource contains the following: Carefully structured presentation resource, that can be adapted easily to meet time constraints or requirements Group based activities, and scenarios for discussion in pairs and classroom format Video clips embedded in the presentation from the following sources: the British Institute for Learning Disabilities (BILD); the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE); Autism Speaks and United Response. A template pack for explaining the process and procedures underpinning PBS in a care setting This presentation is an excellent resource for teaching the principles of Positive Behavioural Support for residential, domiciliary and hospital settings.

Here is an outline of this presentation/ workshop resource: Cyber-security Cyberbullying Digital resilience Safety and resilience: how to detect fake news; propaganda; hoaxes; digital presence; sharenting GDPR 2018 Sexuality: Portrayals of men and women; and the dangers of sexting How to be a good role-model Serious security threats: phishing; ratting; clickjacking; cyber attacks What else to be aware of: passwords; live streaming There are also opportunities to break for group discussion, and question prompts to stimulate thought and debate.