Deaf Awareness Week 2018 Today is the start of Deaf Awareness Week 2018. The week is co-ordinated by the UK Council on Deafness (UKCod) and is an opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and the impact it can have on the lives of an individual and their families. A series of events are taking place across the country, and […]
Technology day for sensory loss – Fife People with sensory loss in Fife can find out more about the types of assistive technology that could help them at a new series of event taking place across the region. Visitors to the Technology Days can find out more about useful products that are helpful and on the move. The events are being run in partnership […]
Free six week hearing loss course – Edinburgh Do you sometimes feel left out of conversations and miss things? Would you like to meet other people with hearing loss to share your experiences? ‘Managing your hearing loss‘ is a free six week course taking place at Southside Community Centre in Edinburgh starting on Thursday 17th May, and taking place from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. […]
Cochlear Implant candidate information day Are you considering cochlear implantation? Would you like to learn more about Advanced Bionics and its latest innovations? Come along to their free Cochlear Implant Candidate Information Day to find out more from cochlear implant experts and AB cochlear implant recipients. Join them on: Date: Wednesday 16th May 2018 Time: 2.00pm – 6.00pm Location: Europa Hotel, […]
Date set for ATLA conference & AGM The Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA) is hosting its conference and AGM in Scotland next month. You can join the event at Edinburgh Training and Conference Centre, St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh, on Saturday May 12th. Presentations on the day include: ‘The Future of Audiology & Hearing Aids’ by Adrian Carragher of NHS […]
Survey on leisure use for people with hearing loss UK Deaf Sport is working in partnership with British Blind Sport to better understand people with hearing and visual impairments experiences’ of using leisure centres. The aim of this research is to help develop accessibility recommendations for leisure operators nationwide. They have created a survey for people to share their views. Go to: https://britishblindsport.wufoo.eu/forms/2018-survey-sensory-alliance-gll-pilot-programme/ to take part. If you […]
New lipreading class for Armagh The Banbridge Lipreading Group is starting a new lipreading class next month in Armagh. The group, which is led by Les and Ramona Williams, already has two classes in Northern Ireland – one in Banbridge, the other in Newry. The Armagh class will start on Tuesday 1st May at The Dobbins Centre from 2pm to 4pm. […]
