Deaf Awareness Week

Saturday 9th May
1pm to 4pm

As the culmination of national Deaf Awareness Week, we have organised an afternoon jam-packed with entertainment, advice and information, and are anticipating 500+ visitors. Weather permitting refreshments will include a barbecue.

See you there at:
The Centre for Deaf People
Colin Road
Barnwood
Gloucester
GL4 3JL

Darroch Hearing Centres offer free, no-obligation hearing assessments to anyone who wants to have their hearing checked during Deaf Awareness Week – Monday 4 th to Sunday 10 th May 2009.

By booking an appointment, you can have your ears examined, your hearing tested and can talk to a hearing aid audiologist about any concerns you have about your hearing. Existing hearing aid users can have their hearing aids cleaned and checked free of charge.

In addition, new and existing clients can find out all about Starkey hearing instruments, from a Starkey audiologist who will be in attendance during the week-long event. In particular, visitors to their local centre will have their first opportunity to find out about Starkey’s latest S Series hearing system – new hearing aids that promise higher fidelity and smart behaviour in different audio situations. Featuring parallel multi-threading processors, the system can calculate specialized algorithms to a greater degree of precision, leading to better sound quality.

“Hearing loss is a very personal thing and I treat it as seriously as you do. To support Deaf Awareness Week I will offer a free hearing assessment,” says Paul Darroch, hearing aid audiologist and owner of Darroch Hearing Centres. “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.”

However, everyone deciding to try hearing instruments has a free 4-week evaluation period before payment, ensuring their satisfaction with the system. Additionally, anyone who purchases any Starkey hearing instrument will receive 20% off the normal list price during Deaf Awareness Week.

Darroch Hearing Centres welcome referrals from ENT Consultants, General Practitioners and other healthcare workers, as well as charities, employers and special needs groups. “I would particularly encourage anyone employing staff who work in noise to contact me, to get advice on how to comply with the current HSE regulations,” states Paul.

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.

Open House 7 – 15 May at The Hearing Care Centre, Colchester

Our award-winning team of qualified hearing aid audiologists are offering:

FREE hearing tests without obligation
FREE clean & check of hearing aids
FREE professional advice
FREE demonstrations of latest digital technology
FREE hearing aid batteries (buy one get one free)

Clients attending our free clean & check are invited to donate £1 to our charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the spirit of Deaf Awareness Week.

Enjoy our Unbeatable Offer of £500 OFF latest Phonak binaural hearing aids, on all price ranges. Offer valid two weeks only (7-21 May).

Don't continue to suffer in silence - call us today on (01206) 760839 for the appointment that can transform your quality of life.

Visit us at 3B Headgate, Colchester CO1 1NU or

www.skeelshearing.co.uk

The Hertfordshire Constabulary Link Officers for the Deaf/deaf & deafblind are holding a public event at County Police Headquarters (Welwyn Garden City) on Saturday 9th May 2009 between 10.30 and 2.30pm.

The event is for members of the communities we serve to meet with the Link Officers and visit our county control room to experience the emergency Text Messaging Service in operation. Also on site on the day are national and local organisations such as RNID, North Herts College, Hearing Dogs for The Deaf, Herts Police Crime Prevention, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Knightsfield School and others.

Also invited are students, supporters, families and friends and people with an interest in the service we provide.

Expressions of interest to attend for purposes of access to the site should be notified to DC Rebecca DRISCOLL txt: 07976 412 942 Voice: 01707 638453 or email rebecca.driscoll@herts.pnn.police.uk

Action Deafness is excited to announce that our first ever Deaf Festival is being held on Saturday 9^th May 2009, to mark the end of Deaf Awareness Week.

We have invited a range of organisations to take part in the event, and are delighted that we are able to offer a diverse range of exhibitions and information. There will be workshops taking place throughout the day, together with the history of Leicester Deaf Club, refreshments, fun and games and signed singing.

If you are deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing, or if you have a friend or relative who is, please come and join us. We would love to meet you and provide information about the services available to you.

For more information, take a look at the poster.

We look forward to seeing you!

If you are part of Facebook, follow this link …

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=61140528402&mid=3ab630G2d28e9dcG16d02f6G7

Louise Miller
Office Manager
Telephone 0116 257 4800 • Textphone 0116 257 4850 • Fax 0116 257 4846
Email louisemiller@actiondeafness.org.uk

Catherine White
Head of Services
Telephone 0116 257 4800 • Textphone 0116 257 4850 • Fax 0116 257 4846
Email catherinewhite@actiondeafness.org.uk

Action Deafness

135 Welford Road • Leicester • LE2 6BE

BOLTON COUNCIL EVENT

Click Here for Poster details

9TH MAY 2009
10am – 3pm
AT BOLTON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
MINERVA ROAD BOLTON

Local parking only

HOURLY BUS SERVICE 512, 513, 521,546, 675 THAT STOPS OUTSIDE THE CENTRE

Work-shops

SCIENCE – make a cyber pet or LED torch
ART – make your Hat for the Mad Hatters T party
DRAMA – rehearse for a short play to be performed on the day
DANCE – learn a short dance routine to perform later
LITERACY – learn to sign a short story or listen to a spoken/signed story
MUSIC – make some noise and perform later

For more information contact
Christine Ridyard Family Support Worker D/deaf, hearing impaired children
01204 337898
e mail: christine.ridyard@bolton.gov.uk

Deaf Awareness Week 4th-10th May 2009
Signed story sessions delivered by Babies Can Sign™
at Leeds Library & Information Service
also in conjunction with Ickle Uns ‘Time to Sign’ • www.ickleuns.co.uk

For more information, contact us…
t 07742 296160
e babiescansignenquiries@btconnect.com
w babiescansign.co.uk
Or ask at your local library

Exciting story sessions for ALL children with
popular stories, puppets and lots of FUN!

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Saturday 9th May 2009
Gloucestershire Deaf Association Open Day Saturday 9th May 1pm to 4pm As the culmination of national Deaf Awareness Week, we have organised an afternoon jam-packed with entertainment, advice and information, and are anticipating 500+ visitors. Weather permitting refreshments will include a barbecue. See you there at: The Centre for Deaf People Colin Road Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3JL DEAF AWARENESS WEEK in SCOTLAND Darroch Hearing Centres offer free, no-obligation hearing assessments to anyone who wants to have their hearing checked during Deaf Awareness Week – Monday 4 th to Sunday 10 th May 2009. By booking an appointment, you can have your ears examined, your hearing tested and can talk to a hearing aid audiologist about any concerns you have about your hearing. Existing hearing aid users can have their hearing aids cleaned and checked free of charge. In addition, new and existing clients can find out all about Starkey hearing instruments, from a Starkey audiologist who will be in attendance during the week-long event. In particular, visitors to their local centre will have their first opportunity to find out about Starkey’s latest S Series hearing system – new hearing aids that promise higher fidelity and smart behaviour in different audio situations. Featuring parallel multi-threading processors, the system can calculate specialized algorithms to a greater degree of precision, leading to better sound quality. “Hearing loss is a very personal thing and I treat it as seriously as you do. To support Deaf Awareness Week I will offer a free hearing assessment,” says Paul Darroch, hearing aid audiologist and owner of Darroch Hearing Centres. “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.” However, everyone deciding to try hearing instruments has a free 4-week evaluation period before payment, ensuring their satisfaction with the system. Additionally, anyone who purchases any Starkey hearing instrument will receive 20% off the normal list price during Deaf Awareness Week. Darroch Hearing Centres welcome referrals from ENT Consultants, General Practitioners and other healthcare workers, as well as charities, employers and special needs groups. “I would particularly encourage anyone employing staff who work in noise to contact me, to get advice on how to comply with the current HSE regulations,” states Paul. 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 Deaf Awareness Week Activities at The Hearing Care Centre, Colchester Open House 7 – 15 May at The Hearing Care Centre, Colchester Our award-winning team of qualified hearing aid audiologists are offering: FREE hearing tests without obligation FREE clean & check of hearing aids FREE professional advice FREE demonstrations of latest digital technology FREE hearing aid batteries (buy one get one free) Clients attending our free clean & check are invited to donate £1 to our charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the spirit of Deaf Awareness Week. Enjoy our Unbeatable Offer of £500 OFF latest Phonak binaural hearing aids, on all price ranges. Offer valid two weeks only (7-21 May). Don't continue to suffer in silence - call us today on (01206) 760839 for the appointment that can transform your quality of life. Visit us at 3B Headgate, Colchester CO1 1NU or www.skeelshearing.co.uk The Hertfordshire Constabulary Link Officers for the Deaf/deaf & deafblind are holding a public event at County Police Headquarters (Welwyn Garden City) on Saturday 9th May 2009 between 10.30 and 2.30pm. The event is for members of the communities we serve to meet with the Link Officers and visit our county control room to experience the emergency Text Messaging Service in operation. Also on site on the day are national and local organisations such as RNID, North Herts College, Hearing Dogs for The Deaf, Herts Police Crime Prevention, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Knightsfield School and others. Also invited are students, supporters, families and friends and people with an interest in the service we provide. Expressions of interest to attend for purposes of access to the site should be notified to DC Rebecca DRISCOLL txt: 07976 412 942 Voice: 01707 638453 or email rebecca.driscoll@herts.pnn.police.uk Action Deafness is excited to announce that our first ever Deaf Festival is being held on Saturday 9^th May 2009, to mark the end of Deaf Awareness Week. We have invited a range of organisations to take part in the event, and are delighted that we are able to offer a diverse range of exhibitions and information. There will be workshops taking place throughout the day, together with the history of Leicester Deaf Club, refreshments, fun and games and signed singing. If you are deaf, deafened, deafblind or hard of hearing, or if you have a friend or relative who is, please come and join us. We would love to meet you and provide information about the services available to you. For more information, take a look at the poster. We look forward to seeing you! If you are part of Facebook, follow this link … To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=61140528402&mid=3ab630G2d28e9dcG16d02f6G7 Louise Miller Office Manager Telephone 0116 257 4800 • Textphone 0116 257 4850 • Fax 0116 257 4846 Email louisemiller@actiondeafness.org.uk Catherine White Head of Services Telephone 0116 257 4800 • Textphone 0116 257 4850 • Fax 0116 257 4846 Email catherinewhite@actiondeafness.org.uk Action Deafness 135 Welford Road • Leicester • LE2 6BE BOLTON COUNCIL EVENT Click Here for Poster details 9TH MAY 2009 10am – 3pm AT BOLTON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE MINERVA ROAD BOLTON Local parking only HOURLY BUS SERVICE 512, 513, 521,546, 675 THAT STOPS OUTSIDE THE CENTRE Work-shops SCIENCE – make a cyber pet or LED torch ART – make your Hat for the Mad Hatters T party DRAMA – rehearse for a short play to be performed on the day DANCE – learn a short dance routine to perform later LITERACY – learn to sign a short story or listen to a spoken/signed story MUSIC – make some noise and perform later For more information contact Christine Ridyard Family Support Worker D/deaf, hearing impaired children 01204 337898 e mail: christine.ridyard@bolton.gov.uk Deaf Awareness Week 4th-10th May 2009 Signed story sessions delivered by Babies Can Sign™ at Leeds Library & Information Service also in conjunction with Ickle Uns ‘Time to Sign’ • www.ickleuns.co.uk For more information, contact us… t 07742 296160 e babiescansignenquiries@btconnect.com w babiescansign.co.uk Or ask at your local library Exciting story sessions for ALL children with popular stories, puppets and lots of FUN! 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