Survey responses requested from late deafened individuals The European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) is currently conducting a questionnaire regarding the experiences of deafened people in getting the right support and information. The resulting report will be shared at the EFHOH / NADP Conference in London on 6th May 2017 This survey is geared towards those who are late deafened, having had […]
Bank on it Friday night, better get some cash out. Cash machine tells me it cannot perform the task at this time ‘please try again later’. I try again three seconds later, same message. ‘Damn Co-op cash machine’ I mutter to myself – from the stares I receive, maybe a little to loudly. I pick Chris and Alex […]
Welsh Ambulance Service releases communication app The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a new app aimed at improving communication with those who have different needs, including the deaf and hard of hearing. Using a combination of gestures, clear images and simple text, the app is designed to enable patients and staff to share essential information relating to the medical situation at hand. […]
Music fans sought for hearing aid survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is still seeking participants for research into the music listening experiences of people who use hearing aids. The project is called “Hearing Aids for Music” and is the first research project of its kind exploring music engagement and enjoyment by hearing aid users (including those with a BAHA device). The team […]
Equipment demonstration open day in Stafford Hearing Advice for You (HA4U), a hearing loss peer support group, are running a deaf awareness open day in March. Taking place at Rising Brook Baptist Church, the event will be focused on practical demonstrations of assistive equipment for those with hearing loss or visual impairment. This will be an excellent opportunity to discover what is available, and to try […]
Guildford hearing aid maintenance training The Diocese of Guildford is seeking volunteers to participate in a number of upcoming hearing aid maintenance training sessions, with the goal of providing support at existing church social events. The Hearing Champions training will include: Checking the hearing aid is working Replacing the battery, battery life Re-tubing Fitting the hearing aid in the ear Hearing aid controls […]
Let’s talk I’d just come off the Internet after a long conversation with a friend and my youngest asked me something. For a fraction of a second I was confused, I mean; his lips were moving but no sound came out. I was about to shake my head, the way you do when you have water in […]
