A free six-week course to help individuals manage changes in their hearing, will start in Edinburgh next month (February). Topics covered include: Managing you hearing aids Lipreading Technology There will also be guest speakers, including a volunteer from Hearing Link to speak our services and support. The course will take place on the following dates: […]
What do you want to see happening for people with hearing loss around Edinburgh? Edinburgh City Council’s Deaf Learners team, along with Deaf Action, would like to know your views. They are hosting an event ‘What’s Next’ on Tuesday 17th December from 2-4pm at the European Room in Edinburgh City Chambers. Do come along and […]
Life would not be the same without music. It’s can make us dance, fill us with joy, and bring us closer to the people around us. Unfortunately, it can also make our ears ring continuously and cause us to become deaf. Music-induced hearing damage can set in at a very early age (teens and 20s) […]
Eleven members of the Newtownabbey Hearing Loss Group met up recently at Glengormley Sportsbowl. The members all took part in two games of ten pin bowling which was enjoyed by everyone. Our next meeting is on Thursday 26th September from 7pm to 9pm in Tescos Northcott Extra, Jubilee Way, Glengormley. The Newtownabbey Hearing Loss Group […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
