Deafblind communication: Building professional competencies

Project: Research

Project Details

Project Description

This project aims to improve the quality of interpreting/support services provided to deafblind Australians by analysing the communication strategies used by deafblind sign language users. Many deafblind people use a modified form of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) to communicate, yet little is known about how interpreters or support workers should adapt their signing when working with deafblind clients to ensure effective communication. This project would develop evidence-based training and resources for these professionals. This should provide significant benefits such as improved communication between deafblind clients and professionals, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of support service provision for deafblind people.

For more information about this project see https://www.monash.edu/arts/languages-literatures-cultures-linguistics/deafblind-communication-building-professional-competencies/
StatusActive
Effective start/end date22/04/2121/04/25