RNID helps businesses create accessible workplaces and customer experiences for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals. Our comprehensive resources, training, and guidance ensure your organization can communicate effectively with everyone.
Access qualified British Sign Language interpreters for meetings, events, and daily operations.
Comprehensive training programs for staff to understand and support deaf colleagues and customers.
Guidance on hearing loops, captioning systems, and other assistive technologies for your workplace.
Make your recruitment process accessible and welcoming to deaf and hearing-impaired candidates.
Hearing Loop Systems: Install induction loops in meeting rooms, reception areas, and public spaces
Visual Alerts: Use flashing lights for fire alarms, doorbells, and phone notifications
Acoustics: Improve room acoustics with sound-absorbing materials and reduce background noise
Lighting: Ensure good lighting for lip reading and sign language communication
Quiet Spaces: Provide quiet areas for phone calls and conversations
Captioning: Provide live or automated captions for meetings and presentations
BSL Interpreters: Arrange interpreters for important meetings and events
Written Communication: Follow up verbal instructions with written summaries
Video Calls: Ensure video quality allows for lip reading and BSL
Note-takers: Provide support in meetings and training sessions
Under the Equality Act 2010, employers and service providers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Our team can help you understand your legal obligations and implement best practices tailored to your organization.