Free new lipreading classes Banbridge, County Down Training and support of the practical and emotional challenges faced by those living with hearing loss or those who wish to support someone with hearing loss. The Banbridge Lipreading Group will begin a new term of 8 sessions in Banbridge. They will meet every Thursday, from 2-4pm from 9th March at the Tesco Community Room, […]
The Invisible Disability and Me, The Book My apologies for not updating my site in recent months, I have been busy working on The Invisible Disability And Me, the book and now, finally, it is ready! I have published The Invisible Disability And Me as a self help guide for those suffering with any form of hearing loss, whether mild, severe or […]
How To Enjoy Parties When You Have Hearing Loss Parties often mean loud music, background buzzing, and many people are speaking at once. When you have hearing loss, these distractions can get in the way of having fun. Advocate Shari Eberts shares her best advice on how to enjoy parties, even with impaired hearing. I always loved parties — gathering with friends and family, […]
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. Is it easier to communicate with a deafened person in the summer than the winter? After careful consideration I have to say, yes. Huffing breath clouds concealing lip forms? Nope, It’s all down to my favoured gilet that I bought in early autumn so this is my first winter’s experience with it. Gilet is a […]
The help I have a PA. My lip reading skills seem to be getting worse; could be my brain is packing up out of sheer exhaustion or maybe it’s not even my fault. Truth is I have never been very good. I remember attending a lip reading class and the teacher was reading out silently from an article. […]
Accessible cinema petition A new petition aimed at encouraging more showings of subtitled movies for cinemagoers with hearing loss has been started. Add your signature today.
Induction loops lacking a global audience There is a growing awareness and greater installation of hearing loops, particularly in the retail environment. Banks, pharmacies and other personal-service retailers rely on good interaction and accurate communication with their customers and have been keen to install systems in their branches. Supermarkets have expanded their availability, with some larger retailers now offering hearing loops […]
