technology

Northern Ireland information days

Hearing Link is hosting a series of information sessions across Northern Ireland in autumn 2018.

Glenrothes technology day – 12th September

Our Hearing Link volunteer and information stand will be heading to the Glenrothes Technology Day next week. The event is being run by Fife Deaf Communication Service in partnership with Fife Society for the Blind and RNIB. It is an opportunity to find out more about assistive listening equipment and resources to support hearing loss […]

Hearing Link information day – Belfast

If you would like to find out more about our work in Northern Ireland, we’d love to see you at our information event this September. Join us on Wednesday 12th September, when we will be at Strandtown Baptist Church in Belfast from 1-4pm talking about the support we offer people with hearing loss and their families. […]

Northern Ireland team providing much-needed support

Our team has been out and about across Northern Ireland providing support to people with hearing loss and raising awareness of our services. Our Technical Advisor Sue Benham (pictured right) has been helping people with hearing loss and their families to understand the types of equipment that can help them to manage day-to-day. Along with […]

EE creates phone package specifically for deaf people

The mobile network EE has produced a series of plans specifically for people who are deaf or experience hearing loss. Customers will receive 2GB of data and unlimited text every 30 days. Read the full story at: https://inews.co.uk/news/ee-mobile-phone-package-deaf-hearing-loss/ External links: Hearing Link is not responsible for the content of external websites. Some of our external […]

How accessible are broadband customer services to the deaf community?

Broadband customer services have been described as “insulting” and “inaccessible” to deaf customers, with campaigners calling for a change in the way providers look at accessibility. www.cable.co.uk has carried out an investigation into the accessibility of broadband providers for people with hearing loss. Read the fully story on their website: https://www.cable.co.uk/news/how-accessible-is-the-telecoms-industry-for-the-deaf-community–700002616 External links: Hearing Link is […]

Creative workshops to shape the future of hearing devices

Whether you already have experience of using a remote microphone or may consider using one in the future, Sonova is looking for participants to get involved in creative workshops running on the 1st & 2nd September in London. These 3.5 hour sessions are fun and dynamic. Sonova are also seeking expert opinion and welcome audiologists and […]