Experience 14
Hearing Awareness For Business & Service Providers
With today’s teens doing Transition Year work experience and internships to gain workplace skills, businesses need specific advice on hearing awareness. Multinationals, small businesses, retailers and corner shops can all make their service hearing-friendly to broaden their current customer bases and reduce unintentional discrimination during their daily operations. Some everyday tips from deaf people: For
‘Experience’ Books From Off We Go! Publishing
Irish company, Off We Go! Publishing, has released a set of books for children to learn about different first-time experiences in early life. These books benefit those with special needs and any young child experiencing these outings for the first time. Twelve different titles are in the series, including “Going on a Plane’, “Going to
Deaf People Don’t Always ‘Fit The Box’
Any deaf person will tell you they’re routinely ‘pigeon-holed’ by others who don’t understand deafness, or can’t see the abilities of the person they meet. Don’t Visualize Signing Stereotypes Deaf people can do most things – even if they don’t hear. Some might communicate in different ways and encounter issues other people don’t. Kellie Moody, a deaf
What’s It Like To Be Deaf?
When I’m asked this question, it’s tempting to reply, “what’s it like to be hearing?” – but that doesn’t achieve much! This simulator is brilliant for explaining how deaf people are challenged every day, and why background noise irritates hearing-device wearers. Simulators for autism, dyslexia and sight issues are also included on this site, which was
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell