A Black Country-based charity is offering free deaf awareness training for Walsall employers following a second funding boost from Walsall Business Support.
Zebra Access has received a £6,000 grant to continue its work with employers to help Deaf and hard of hearing people seek, gain and sustain employment.
The funding will allow Zebra Access to deliver Deaf Awareness and basic British Sign Language training sessions to at least 20 employers and third sector organisations across Walsall.
Established in 2005, Zebra Access is a registered charity dedicated to ensuring that all Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing people, both adults and children, enjoy equal participation and access without communication barriers.
The additional funding from Walsall Business Support builds upon the success of the initial grant of £6,500 in 2023 which supported Zebra Access to deliver Deaf awareness and Basic British Sign Language training sessions to 30 Walsall employers and reaching 160 delegates.
The training sessions can be tailored to suit the needs of an organisation and can be delivered either online or face-to-face.
To find out more contact Bob Marsh, Zebra Access Managing Director, by emailing bob@zebra-access.com