Survey: Support in the workplace for people with hearing loss and tinnitus Action on Hearing Loss (AOHL) has launched a survey to find out what support deaf, and people with hearing loss and tinnitus receive in the workplace. Five million people of working age are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus, but little is known about the support people are getting – or not getting – […]
Short-course in theatre making – London A short-course covering the art of theatre making both off and on stage will take place in London this October. It is targeted at 17-30 year olds who are looking for a career in the arts industry and who are deaf, disabled or faced other barriers due to their access requirements not being met. The […]
Let’s Hear team visits Northern Ireland Our Let’s Hear team headed over to Northern Ireland recently to spread the word about our UK-wide initiative to improve hearing loops in public places. Earlier this month, around 10 Hearing Link volunteers from across Northern Ireland joined staff at Strandtown Church in Belfast for the introductory event. It was a chance to learn more about Let’s Hear and […]
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland events to shape future strategy The Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland, the public body supporting disabled people to live independently in Scotland and Northern Ireland, is inviting all interested parties to have their say on its future strategy through a series of events and an online consultation. Formed in 2015 by the Scottish Government, and operating in both Scotland and […]
Participants wanted for Roger Mic study Culture Clinic is currently running a research study on a new version of the Roger Mic – and they would like your feedback! The research will be a 90 minute interview (one-to-one) where there will be a chance to discuss the prototype and walk through how it works. They are keen to gauge reaction of […]
Survey – Understanding accessibility in public transport An Edinburgh based startup focused on creating technology to help those with accessibility, disability and mobility needs is carrying out a survey on accessibility in public transport. Passio is running a project which focuses on understanding the needs and challenges faced by people with different disabilities and accessibility challenges when taking public transport. They aspire […]
Lipreading taster session – Tyne and Wear A lipreading taster session will be held this week in Tyne and Wear. Run by Deaf Awareness NE and led by hearing therapist Val Tait, it is a chance to learn more about this valuable skill. The session will be held on Thursday 15th August from 1-3pm at the Linskill Centre, North Shields, NE30 2AY. […]
