Malaika Rose Communications and Information Officer
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Our Mission Statement
Our purpose is to help people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose. We enable them to take control of their lives and remove barriers in their way.
TAKING ACTION IN SCOTLAND
ACTION ON HEARING LOSS
SCOTLAND
POLICY & CAMPAIGNS
PROJECTS
VOLUNTEERING
FUNDRAISING
Projects-Intergenerational
‘Moving On’ Employment Support (ages 16-25) Central Belt
& Dundee
Hear to Help Projects (Hearing aid maintenance)
Equipment demonstrators in Falkirk
Hearing check via App or Telephone
Online Today! Digital Skills training
Who in this picture is deaf?
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TYPES AND CAUSES OF DEAFNESS
Old age
Head injury
Born deaf
illness
Problems during pregnancy
unknown
Exposure to loud noise
genetics
How the ear works
Different types of hearing aids
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Type of hearing aid/device
In the canal (ITC)In the ear (ITE)Behind the ear (BTE)BICROS hearing aidBone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)Cochlear implant
WHAT IS THIS SYMBOL?
Technology
Lip-reading
Do’s• Speak clearly• Be in good light• Stand face-to-face• Repeat things if necessary• Write key words down• Check if the person has one side
better than another
Dont’s SHOUT Mumble Cover your mouth Say “I’ll tell you later” or
“Never Mind” Be in shadow Wear sunglasses Talk from behind
Deaf awareness is about good communication. Not everyone will say they are deaf or have difficulty hearing – due to a perceived stigma or not wanting to cause a fuss – but it can make a huge difference if you learn basic deaf awareness and communication tips.
Learn some BSL AND fingerspellingBritish Sign Language is a visual form of communication using hands, facial expressions and body language mainly used by people who identify themselves as belonging to the Deaf community.
BSL is a language in its own right, and has its own grammatical structure and syntax. BSL is not strongly related to spoken or written English and is a first language for many people who are Deaf.
Fingerspelling – also known as the manual alphabet – is often used to spell out the names of people or places when using sign language.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
It’s Fun & Rewarding!
Make new friends and become part of
a team!
Gain new skills & experiences
Boosts your CV
Help others feel positive about their
hearing loss
HOW WE RAISE FUNDS WITH YOUR HELP
Any questions?
Malaika RoseCommunications and Information Officer (Scotland)Action on Hearing Loss ScotlandEmpire House131 West Nile StreetGlasgow G1 2RX
@Hearing Loss Scotland @HearingLossSCO
