Did you know?
There are 8.7 million hearing impaired people in the UK.
1 in 4 adults in the UK over the age of 55 suffers from a loss of hearing
70% of the UK's assets are held by the over 55s
The Lions Hearing Trust
The Lions Hearing Trust is a charitable organisation with objectives to promote and encourage better communication with the hearing impaired.
This is primarily achieved through the promotion and organisation of Deaf Awareness Sessions where information is provided to improve understanding of the problem of hearing loss and training given to assist in better communication with those with a hearing impairment.
Lions Door Hangers
In conjunction with Lions Clubs International the Lions Hearing Trust has produced safety door hangers for hotels and guest houses which are designed to assist those with disabilities in an emergency
Deaf Awareness Sessions
Sessions may vary in length but all include:
- The causes of hearing loss
- The extent of the problem in the UK
- How to recognise those with a hearing problem
- Methods of improving communication with the hearing impaired
- Details of the Lions Hearing Scheme
Guidelines for better communication with the hard of hearing
- In a noisy environment take the person to one side
- Try to position yourself so that your face is well lit
- Remember that hearing aids amplify all sounds
- Do not shout
- Speak clearly and not too fast
- Always address a person face to face
- Use plain language that is easily understood
- When speaking always ensure that your lip patterns can be seen clearly and are not distorted by eating or smoking
- If you are not understood try using simpler words or write things down
- Be patient and above all...
- ...Do not give up.
For more information visit the Lions Hearing trust website
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Page last updated:
16th Sep 2007
