'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion' and raise awareness.

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'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion' and raise awareness. DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2015

Transcript of 'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion' and raise awareness.

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'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion'

and raise awareness.

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2015

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Do you know that 15% of the population are deaf to some extent? Out of every 10,000 people, ten will be extremely deaf and 100 will be partially deaf.

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WHAT MAKES SOMEONE DEAF?

• No ears to pick up the sound• Sticky orange wax can block

the ear way

• Burst ear drums• Stiff bones• No tiny ear

bones in the ear at all!

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HEARING AIDS FOR DEAF PEOPLE

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Cochlear

implantSpecial hairband

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Hearing aids

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Hearing dogs for deaf people

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THINGS TO HELP US AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL

Flashing

school bell

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