Hearing and Deaf Awareness

This section of the website provides basic information about hearing and deafness, and how best to communicate with deaf children and adults.

Deaf Awareness

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top tips for talking to deaf children 1 .pdf

talking to your deaf friends poster 1 .pdf

Going to the hearing clinic

going to the hearing clinic story 1 .pdf

Getting hearing aids

ali gets hearing aids story 1 .pdf

How to clean hearing aids

how to clean hearing aids 1 .pdf

About cochlear implants

chloe gets cochlear implants story 1 .pdf

Anatomy of the Ear

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How Do Hearing Aids Work?

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Our Useful Links page provides links to various organisations and resources that you may find useful.