HearingLossCornwall

Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

A useful article from BT about phones for people with hearing loss https://t.co/Fhzqf9lRrX

[Ear Gear @EarGearHearing]

Several factors have contributed to lessening the stigma surrounding hearing aids.
A recent article https://t.co/dejjPHq8pC a great read.
@gearforears

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

Happy to announce that we created some BSL videos with Diabetes UK which now feature on their website. Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK

[Deaf4Deaf @Deaf_4_Deaf]

A step in the right direction - however you must e-mail first…[email protected] for an UNIQUE code link to connect. @PAPYRUS_Charity
#DeafAwareness #SuicidePrevention #DeafMentalHealth

[Disability Together @Disability_tog]

In celebration of #DeafAwarenessWeek - why not try learning some simple BSL? Our Deaf-led services lead Justine shares how to describe some popular leisure activities.

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

Lets make #Election2024 a GREAT year for Disabled people!
We want the next Government to make real change for us! Visit https://t.co/ypwalWdAy0 to read our collective demands and to pledge your support!
MPs are planning for an election, email them here👇
https://t.co/6wZhs8Ha9H

[British Deaf Association @BDA_Deaf]

🎉 Exciting News: Our Sign Language Week 2024 site is live! Join us (18-24 March) to celebrate BSL & ISL as the UK's indigenous languages.

🌟 Theme colour: turquoise, inspired by the #Deaf flag. Stay tuned for updates!

Visit: https://t.co/TVndFYKWFg

#SLW2024

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

If you know any Deaf BSL users, they may be interested in this event...please share far and wide!

[RNID @RNID]

Lip reading is a vital communication skill for many people with hearing loss. If someone develops hearing loss at a later stage in life, lip reading classes might benefit them.

Find out more about lip reading classes this #LipReadingAwarenessWeek: https://t.co/tCkupph6qY

[disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly @CornwallDC]

St Austell and Redruth CN4C Listing Guides
Please find attached September Listing Guides for The Bank in St Austell and The Elms in Redruth.

For more information on any of these listing guides, please contact:
[email protected]
01209 310621

[Tamas Haydu @tamashaydu]

It was great to see so many community projects at the NHS @ciosicb Integrated Care Board’s True North event @volcornwall @ChaosGroupUK @CAAP_HQ The voluntary sector plays a huge role in improving the health & well-being of our communities, reducing pressure on our health services

[LipspeakerUK @LipspeakerUK]

Did you know it’s #LipreadingAwarenessWeek this week? A huge number of deaf people rely on lipreading as their method of accessing communication and can benefit greatly from a #lipspeaker

Here’s some top tips for working with a lipspeaker: https://t.co/4cDqUi4G4t

[RNID @RNID]

“When people are diagnosed with hearing loss, they are at the start of a journey and what it means to them personally; for some, it will be to find their identity and their place in the world...” Read our guest edit on identity in the latest @ENT_AudsNews https://t.co/egfLF2zWyf

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

@stpetrocs Well done!

[SignVideo by Sorenson @SignVideo]

We are sponsoring the #BSLCelebration at the BSL Fest Guildford on Sat 14 Oct!

Join us to celebrate all things BSL with signed performances and stalls from 9am to 4pm – this event is free for all. See you there!

#bslcelebration #guildfordboroughcouncil #dotsignlanguage

[SignVideo by Sorenson @SignVideo]

It's OFFICIAL!

We're a proud sponsor for the third Mini Deaffest 2023, taking place in Cornwall on Sat 23 Sep. With lots on offer, we're excited to join this exciting event, day and night! Buy your tickets today: https://t.co/8WOeUQ41MC

#SignVideo #Deaffest #festivalseason

[RNID @RNID]

The Government has announced a consultation on the Work Capability Assessment and how disabled people, including those who are deaf or have hearing loss, are being assessed as fit for work.

Find out what changes are being proposed and what we're doing: https://t.co/IDxCxZnMRp

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

Sadly September dates had to be cancelled for personal reasons!

[HearingLossCornwall @HLcornwall]

Cornwall's Mini Deaffest - see poster for details!

[Deaf4Deaf @Deaf_4_Deaf]

Watch this- providing deaf babies with visual connections through signs and gestures early on can significantly reduce language deprivation. This is crucial as it offers them an opportunity to engage and communicate effectively.