The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf
The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf

Sign Language Training and Development Service

The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf
The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf

The Centre organizes sign language training courses to encourage hearing persons to learn sign language, and to understand basic communication skills and related cultural knowledge so as to interact with hearing impaired persons and build an inclusive society.

Service Users

Individuals interested in learning sign language

Service Area

  • Sign Language Courses
  • We organize a series of sign language training courses in Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Level and also jointly organize Sign Language Interpretation Training. Also, we offer tailor-made courses for governmental departments, organizations or groups based on their preferred time and venue.

  • ‘’Certificate in Professional Sign Language Interpretation’’ Course
  • After learning vocabularies in sign language from a variety of fields, students will become qualified as sign language interpreters through learning professional theories and practical training.

  • Sign Language Webpage
  • The page provides information on sign language courses, publications and instructional videos. Also, a barrier-free programme “Sign Language Hot News”, hosted by hearing impaired presenters in sign language, is uploaded on the page. The programme includes subtitles and dubbing to help promote sign language news broadcasting and facilitate the integration of hearing impaired persons and hearing community.

  • Sign Language Classroom
  • We organize workshops and classes for organizations and groups. Content and format would be the same with our own sign language courses but the time and venue would be tailored to the organization concerned.

  • Sign Language Alumni Association
  • The volunteer group of our Centre consists of members graduated from our Advanced Sign Language course. Through learning and practical training, members serve the hearing impaired community and develop their talents as interpreters.

  • Sign Language Course Materials
  • The page provides information on sign language courses, publications and instructional videos. Also, a barrier-free programme “Sign Language Hot News”, hosted by hearing impaired presenters in sign language, is uploaded on the page. The programme includes subtitles and dubbing to help promote sign language news broadcasting and facilitate the integration of hearing impaired persons and hearing community.

  • “Hong Kong Sign Language – Medical” and “Hong Kong Sign Language – Social and Political”
  • Each publication covers around 600 sign language vocabularies, categorized based on terms used in medical setting as well as in Hong Kong social, economic and political setting. The publication is on sale at our Centres as well as at all major bookstores.

Application for Service

Individuals interested in our Sign Language courses may refer to our course leaflets, visit www.deaf.org.hk, or contact us for more information.

Withdrawal from Service

If you would like to opt out from our courses after successful application, please contact our staff as soon as possible. Please note course fees would not be returned.

Service Location

Homantin Centre
Address: 513-516, Kar Man House, Oi Man Estate, Homantin, Kowloon

Map

就業及培訓中心

Getting Here
Bus: 7B、8、17、18、41、45、109、E21A
Green minibus: 8
MTR: Exit A3, Ho Man Tin Station

Service Hour

Time/DayMonTueWedThursFriSatSun
9am – 1pm    
2pm – 5:30pm    

* Except Public Holidays; services could be arranged for evening or on weekends on request

Enquiries

Sign Language Centre
Tel: 2711 3134
Fax: 2711 3946
Email:sign@deaf.org.hk
WhatsApp:6097 0179

 

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