Training for Deaf Awareness with Remarkable Colleagues Simon & Matthew
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Published 30 Nov 2023 in Colleagues
Today we meet two remarkable colleagues, Simon Walker and Store Manager, Matthew Mitchell from our Bicton Heath Food store who arranged deaf awareness training that has benefitted both deaf colleague Simon and the whole team.
Reece Leel, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, visited the store and spoke to Simon and Matthew to find out more about how they’re doing good together. Watch the exclusive update below...
4 ways to support colleagues, members & customers with hearing loss
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All colleagues can learn sign language basics in i.Learn. Find the course here.
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Become an Inclusion Ally here.
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Colleagues experiencing hearing loss can also investigate whether they may be entitled to workplace support here.
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Mention we work with other Deaf related fundraising partners across our Regional Communities:
- Wolverhampton Regional Community - Zebra Access
- Forest of Dean Regional Community - Gloucestershire Deaf Association (GDA)
Colleagues taking part in the Deaf awareness training at Bicton Heath Food store 😊