Successfully Manage Hearing Loss

We provide classes designed to teach hard of hearing individuals Speechreading, which is lip-reading and a variety of additional communication strategies. The classes are held every spring and fall. Trained hard of hearing instructors demonstrate how to reduce the stress and frustration encountered in difficult listening situations.

* Fall 2010 classes will begin in September*

Cost: $100.00 per session (incl. GST)
(10 classes = 20 hours total)

Fall 2010 Flyer
Fall 2010 Registration Form

Is Speechreading for me?

Hearing Loss Prevention

Noise pollution is the number one cause of hearing loss today. Our hard of hearing presenters take a proactive approach to the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. Elementary students learn about the dangers of loud noise and the importance of proper hearing protection.

For more details or to request a classroom presentation-
Presentation Request Form

Public Presentations & Displays

DHHS offers hearing loss awarness presentations to community groups, retirement residences, health & wellness fairs and businesses. A hard of hearing presenter will offer personal insights into how a person learns to cope with this “invisible” disability. As a result, participants gain a better understanding of the needs of the hard of hearing. The session usually includes demonstrating listening devices and hand-outs may also be provided.

Length is 1 hour but can be adjusted to suit the organization.

Cost: Honorarium based on the type and size of organization presenting to.

For more information or to book a presentation please contact:

Jan Stewart
Hard of Hearing Services
Phone:403/284-6205
TTY:403/284-6201
Email: jan.stewart@dhhs.ca