Deaf Awareness Week

Prospective parents and pupils are invited to visit this auditory/oral school for severely and profoundly deaf students, set in beautiful rural surroundings close to Newbury, Berkshire.

Full day programme includes exhibitions of students’ work, performances of music and poetry by pupils, tours of teaching and residential areas, visits to observe classroom lessons, presentations by senior members of staff (including information on entrance procedures) and demonstrations of our unique Group Hearing Aid system.

Darroch Hearing Centres are offering free, no-obligation hearing assessments to anyone who wishes to have their hearing checked during Deaf Awareness Week.

By booking an appointment, you can have your hearing tested and talk to a hearing aid audiologist about any concerns you may have about your hearing or hearing aids.

Darroch Hearing Centres also welcome referrals from ENT consultants, general practitioners and other healthcare workers, as well as charities, employers and special needs groups.

“ Hearing loss is a very personal thing and I treat it as seriously as you do. We offer a free assessment of your hearing,” says Mr. Darroch. “This is a thorough, professional examination, and takes around 30 to 40 minutes. Of course, there is no obligation or commitment to purchase a hearing aid.”

By focusing on the person, not just the hearing impairment, we can help patients achieve a better quality of life by helping them to hear clearly again.

The Hearing Care Centre Open Week
8th-11th May (9am - 5pm)

To celebrate this year’s Deaf Awareness Week we at The Hearing Care Centre, 5 High Street, Ipswich invite you to book your appointment and take advantage of our hearing care services absolutely free of charge. You can book a hearing test, have your existing hearing aids cleaned and checked or find out about the latest digital technology from our guest hearing aid audiologists who represent the foremost manufacturers of hearing aids.

Few of us are aware of how taxing life can be when we have hearing difficulties. In fact, one in seven of us do experience hearing problems. The everyday sounds of conversation, music and laughter can be the hardest hearing environment to cope with. Constant chatter, excessive background noise, music and loud voices all make hearing clear speech almost impossible. The normal hearing person does not have to consider these issues, as the brain has more ability to discriminate and pick out the required speech naturally. This can lead to isolation, lack of confidence and lots more.

Karen Finch and her dedicated team are achieving a high standard of care and understanding of the difficulties faced by the hard of hearing. With today’s technology it is no longer necessary to struggle with hearing problems; the latest digital hearing aids are making vast differences to lives especially in social environments.

AGE Concern Colchester
8th - 11th May
10am - 4pm

Age Concern Colchester’s help for older people with hearing impairment during Deaf Awareness Week

Age Concern Colchester is providing an active programme during Deaf Awareness Week (7-13 May 2007) to assist older people with hearing impairment problems.

There will be an exhibition at the Age Concern Colchester office at Globe House, 6 George Street from Tuesday (8th May) through to Friday (11th May) from 10 am to 4 pm. Information and advice will be available and on the Wednesday and Friday mornings a hearing aid audiologist from the Hearing Care Centre will be in attendance. They will be conducting free video-otoscope examinations of the insides of your ears – so come and see the working of your own ears on the screen.

On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (8th and 9th May) we shall be having a visit from Jinty, a Hearing Dog for the Deaf and her owner Ann. Jinty has been nominated for Hero Hound as, on a number of occasions, she has alerted people to the plight of others.

The Hearing Impairment Unit of Lexden Primary School is also being involved with visits to the Friendly Tea Club on the Tuesday and the Thursday Get-Together two days later. Pupils and staff from the school will be singing to the older people and teaching them how to ‘sign’

Peter Simpson, Information and Headquarters Manager of Age Concern Colchester said, “Many older people suffer problems with their hearing but, unlike eyesight, they seem prepared to struggle on with only understanding a fraction of what they could hear with a suitable aid.

“We hope our activities during Deaf Awareness Week will show older people what is available to improve their hearing and the services that are offered to help those with a hearing impairment or loss.”

City Lit, 1-10 Keeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA.

Tues 8 May
7 – 13 May is Deaf Awareness Week - Celebrate with us on one of our one-off free workshops

Introduction to British Sign Language
12:30 – 13:30, room 507

Beethoven: A talk about this composer interpreted in BSL
15:00 – 16:00 in Room 507

Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning
Tel: 020 7492 2725/6 Minicom: 020 7492 2746/7
Fax: 020 7492 2745 Email deafedu@citylit.ac.uk
……or just turn up on the day!

RNID
Bournville coffee and information morning
Wednesday 9 May 2007

Come and join us at the coffee and information morning.

We'll be discussing Patient Advice and Liaison services and accessing health service.

Plus you can:

chat to fellow RNID members
try out equipment

An induction loop, BSL interpreters and a lipspeaker will be provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be available!

What time? 10am-1pm The talk is at 11am

Where? Friends Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JT

For more information, please contact Ruth at:

RNID Midlands
Regency House
97-107 Hagley Road
Birmingham B16 8LA
Email information.midlands@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0121 450 8980
Textphone 0121 450 8983
Fax 0121 455 6750

Daventry and District Hard of Hearing Club are holding an Open Afternoon on Thursday 10 May 2007 from 2am to 4pm at the Day Centre, New Street, Daventry.

The open day is an opportunity for members of the public who have hearing problems to:

meet their members
see what they do at the club
pick up some useful literature
have a cup of tea
find out what support we can offer to them.

Friends and families are welcome.

There will be information from:

RNID
Connevans
Hearing Concern
Forest Books.

Entrance is free and we look forward to seeing as many as possible. For more details contact Liz on telephone 01327 705252 or email lizzie.p@talktalk.net

Friday 11 May at 8pm. Captioned performance of The Patriot at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow

An explosive new political drama from award-winning playwright Grae Cleugh (2002 Olivier Most Promising Playwright). Tom Gordon is a proud man, a seasoned MSP, who has dedicated his life to serving his constituents and his country. The arrival of Paul, an impassioned idealist, into his family’s home brings the realities of foreign and domestic affairs crashing into his own living room.

The event takes place during Deaf Awareness Week, and promises to be an interesting day for everyone, whether deaf or hearing, student or tutor, or member of the public.

Come along on the day and:
• learn about CACDP qualifications;
• try out workshop taster sessions (e.g. in BSL and communication tactics with deaf people);
• view our range of support materials for students, tutors and assessors;
• speak to CACDP staff and learn more about the role of CACDP;
• meet other deaf and hearing people interested in the field;
• speak to other relevant organisations exhibiting on the day;
…and raise awareness of deaf issues.

Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children (6-14 years). Ticket booking forms can be downloaded from www.cacdp.org.uk, or you can pre-book tickets by calling Gaynor Kingsman on 0141 559 5367. We hope you will come and join us!


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2007 highlights
On this page: Mary Hare Schools Open Day Deaf Awareness Week in Scotland The Hearing Care Centre Open Week AGE Concern Colchester City Lit - Workshops RNID Bournville coffee and information morning Daventry and District Hard of Hearing Club Open Afternoon STAGETEXT captioned performances in Deaf Awareness Week 2007 CACDP Scotland Fair 2007 – ‘Communication for All’ MARY HARE SCHOOLS OPEN DAY *For prospective families only* Prospective parents and pupils are invited to visit this auditory/oral school for severely and profoundly deaf students, set in beautiful rural surroundings close to Newbury, Berkshire. Full day programme includes exhibitions of students’ work, performances of music and poetry by pupils, tours of teaching and residential areas, visits to observe classroom lessons, presentations by senior members of staff (including information on entrance procedures) and demonstrations of our unique Group Hearing Aid system. DEAF AWARENESS WEEK in SCOTLAND Darroch Hearing Centres are offering free, no-obligation hearing assessments to anyone who wishes to have their hearing checked during Deaf Awareness Week. By booking an appointment, you can have your hearing tested and talk to a hearing aid audiologist about any concerns you may have about your hearing or hearing aids. Existing hearing aid users can have their hearing aids cleaned and checked. Darroch Hearing Centres also welcome referrals from ENT consultants, general practitioners and other healthcare workers, as well as charities, employers and special needs groups. “ Hearing loss is a very personal thing and I treat it as seriously as you do. We offer a free assessment of your hearing,” says Mr. Darroch. “This is a thorough, professional examination, and takes around 30 to 40 minutes. Of course, there is no obligation or commitment to purchase a hearing aid.” By focusing on the person, not just the hearing impairment, we can help patients achieve a better quality of life by helping them to hear clearly again. Phone 0141 620 3865 or e-mail advice@darroch-hearing.co.uk to book your appointment. For more information visit: www.darroch-hearing.co.uk The Hearing Care Centre Open Week 8th-11th May (9am - 5pm) To celebrate this year’s Deaf Awareness Week we at The Hearing Care Centre, 5 High Street, Ipswich invite you to book your appointment and take advantage of our hearing care services absolutely free of charge. You can book a hearing test, have your existing hearing aids cleaned and checked or find out about the latest digital technology from our guest hearing aid audiologists who represent the foremost manufacturers of hearing aids. Few of us are aware of how taxing life can be when we have hearing difficulties. In fact, one in seven of us do experience hearing problems. The everyday sounds of conversation, music and laughter can be the hardest hearing environment to cope with. Constant chatter, excessive background noise, music and loud voices all make hearing clear speech almost impossible. The normal hearing person does not have to consider these issues, as the brain has more ability to discriminate and pick out the required speech naturally. This can lead to isolation, lack of confidence and lots more. Karen Finch and her dedicated team are achieving a high standard of care and understanding of the difficulties faced by the hard of hearing. With today’s technology it is no longer necessary to struggle with hearing problems; the latest digital hearing aids are making vast differences to lives especially in social environments. All services are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call FREE on 0800 0962637 to book your appointment today. Or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk. AGE Concern Colchester 8th - 11th May 10am - 4pm Age Concern Colchester’s help for older people with hearing impairment during Deaf Awareness Week Age Concern Colchester is providing an active programme during Deaf Awareness Week (7-13 May 2007) to assist older people with hearing impairment problems. There will be an exhibition at the Age Concern Colchester office at Globe House, 6 George Street from Tuesday (8th May) through to Friday (11th May) from 10 am to 4 pm. Information and advice will be available and on the Wednesday and Friday mornings a hearing aid audiologist from the Hearing Care Centre will be in attendance. They will be conducting free video-otoscope examinations of the insides of your ears – so come and see the working of your own ears on the screen. On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (8th and 9th May) we shall be having a visit from Jinty, a Hearing Dog for the Deaf and her owner Ann. Jinty has been nominated for Hero Hound as, on a number of occasions, she has alerted people to the plight of others. The Hearing Impairment Unit of Lexden Primary School is also being involved with visits to the Friendly Tea Club on the Tuesday and the Thursday Get-Together two days later. Pupils and staff from the school will be singing to the older people and teaching them how to ‘sign’ Peter Simpson, Information and Headquarters Manager of Age Concern Colchester said, “Many older people suffer problems with their hearing but, unlike eyesight, they seem prepared to struggle on with only understanding a fraction of what they could hear with a suitable aid. “We hope our activities during Deaf Awareness Week will show older people what is available to improve their hearing and the services that are offered to help those with a hearing impairment or loss.” City Lit, 1-10 Keeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA. Tues 8 May 7 – 13 May is Deaf Awareness Week - Celebrate with us on one of our one-off free workshops Introduction to British Sign Language 12:30 – 13:30, room 507 Beethoven: A talk about this composer interpreted in BSL 15:00 – 16:00 in Room 507 *For further information contact:* Faculty of Deaf Education and Learning Tel: 020 7492 2725/6 Minicom: 020 7492 2746/7 Fax: 020 7492 2745 Email deafedu@citylit.ac.uk ……or just turn up on the day! Also look out for our Foyer Exhibition of famous Deaf people and facts… RNID Bournville coffee and information morning Wednesday 9 May 2007 Come and join us at the coffee and information morning. We'll be discussing Patient Advice and Liaison services and accessing health service. Plus you can: chat to fellow RNID members try out equipment An induction loop, BSL interpreters and a lipspeaker will be provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be available! What time? 10am-1pm The talk is at 11am Where? Friends Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JT For more information, please contact Ruth at: RNID Midlands Regency House 97-107 Hagley Road Birmingham B16 8LA Email information.midlands@rnid.org.uk Telephone 0121 450 8980 Textphone 0121 450 8983 Fax 0121 455 6750 Daventry and District Hard of Hearing Club Open Afternoon: Thursday 10 May 2007 Daventry and District Hard of Hearing Club are holding an Open Afternoon on Thursday 10 May 2007 from 2am to 4pm at the Day Centre, New Street, Daventry. The open day is an opportunity for members of the public who have hearing problems to: meet their members see what they do at the club pick up some useful literature have a cup of tea find out what support we can offer to them. Friends and families are welcome. There will be information from: RNID Connevans Hearing Concern Forest Books. Entrance is free and we look forward to seeing as many as possible. For more details contact Liz on telephone 01327 705252 or email lizzie.p@talktalk.net STAGETEXT captioned performances in Deaf Awareness Week 2007 *Friday 11 May at 8pm. Captioned performance of The Patriot* at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow Box Office Tel: 0141 552 4267 Email: box.office@tron.co.uk An explosive new political drama from award-winning playwright Grae Cleugh (2002 Olivier Most Promising Playwright). Tom Gordon is a proud man, a seasoned MSP, who has dedicated his life to serving his constituents and his country. The arrival of Paul, an impassioned idealist, into his family’s home brings the realities of foreign and domestic affairs crashing into his own living room. CACDP Scotland Fair 2007 – ‘Communication for All’ Saturday 12 May 2007, Hampden Park, Glasgow** The event takes place during Deaf Awareness Week, and promises to be an interesting day for everyone, whether deaf or hearing, student or tutor, or member of the public. Come along on the day and: • learn about CACDP qualifications; • try out workshop taster sessions (e.g. in BSL and communication tactics with deaf people); • view our range of support materials for students, tutors and assessors; • speak to CACDP staff and learn more about the role of CACDP; • meet other deaf and hearing people interested in the field; • speak to other relevant organisations exhibiting on the day; …and raise awareness of deaf issues. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children (6-14 years). Ticket booking forms can be downloaded from www.cacdp.org.uk, or you can pre-book tickets by calling Gaynor Kingsman on 0141 559 5367. We hope you will come and join us!
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