Deaf Awareness Workshop

Service Description

Deaf Awareness Workshop – Olympia Police Department Closed In-Service Training | Presented by CODA Connect, LLC Olympia PD is hosting an internal, department-wide Deaf Awareness Workshop in partnership with CODA Connect, LLC. This interactive 8-hour training is customized for Olympia’s officers and department staff. What It Covers: • Deaf culture & history • American Sign Language (ASL) basics • Communication tools for the field • De-escalation strategies • ADA compliance & policy overview • Scenario-based practice • …and more Why It’s Valuable: • Qualifies for 8 hours of LETCSA in-service credit • Taught by CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) with law enforcement and ASL education backgrounds • Equips officers with the tools to safely and effectively serve Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members