Hearing loss has never had such a high profile, thanks to celebrities in the media, and Deaf Awareness Week 2nd– 8th May comes at a key time to drive the ‘awareness’ message home.It’s a great opportunity for venues such as shops, banks, places of entertainment...
Rose Ayling Ellis has broken new ground on television by becoming the first D/deaf contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2022.Her charm and her celebration of D/deaf culture inspired thousands of people to look into learning BSL and she did a huge amount to...
Shops and supermarkets have a duty to meet the needs of their disabled customers. As well there being equality legislation, the government’s recently announced National Disability Strategy puts greater focus on removing barriers that have “historically prevented people from playing a full role in public...
Monday 3rd May saw the start of the annual Deaf Awareness Week with the theme for this year being ‘Coming Through it Together’ – a reference to the COVID pandemic and the challenges it presents to people with hearing loss.The Week is always an opportunity...
The continued global pandemic in 2020 has triggered an unprecedented reaction by businesses. Adapting to new safety measures has become critical for service providers endeavouring to keep business going, while protecting staff and customers. Among the measures taken, the concerns about social distancing and possible...
Hearing the benefits of ‘old’ technologyMost industries are aware of the need to create spaces that are accessible. Focus is now shifting to environments that are inclusive and integrate everyone’s needs.Assistive listening technology is an essential part of inclusive design to make sure public buildings...
https://youtu.be/E47-_Yo9-1QAre you unsure about what a hearing loop is, how to use one and why they should be installed? Our animated video should shed some light on the matter. Watch it now and contact us for more information....
Meeting the needs of people with hearing lossThere are 11 million people in the UK (1 in 6) with hearing loss and close to half of those wear a hearing aid. As the largest group within the disabled community, they represent a significant consumer spend...
Hearing loss may be a ‘hidden’ disability but with an ageing population, its prevalence in care homes is growing.It’s estimated that by 2032 almost 80% of people in residential care in England will have some form of hearing loss and an inability to hear clearly...
11 million people (1 in 6) in the UK live with hearing loss. They constitute the largest disabled group and almost a quarter of them wear a hearing aid.This quick reference guide has been produced for Deaf Awareness Week 2019.It sets out your responsibilities as...
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