Community Education
Communication problems can have an enormous impact on a person's life. Whether it is a child
or an adult, problems with hearing or speech can affect our self-esteem, our ability to interact
freely with others, or our ability to be successful in work or in school. The Speech, Hearing and
Rehabilitation Center is committed to educating the public about how to recognize and treat
hearing loss and speech/language problems.
Free speech and hearing screenings are done at community health fairs,
childcare centers, and at our center. Contact the center to arrange screenings for
your group.
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Group presentations are given to Social, Educational, Business
and Special Interest Groups. Topics include:
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Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: As people age, it is
common to begin to lose some hearing, especially if the person
has been exposed to noise over the years. It is often family and
friends who are the first to notice the hearing loss. Most
people are at a loss as to how to be sure they are getting a
thorough test and how to buy the right hearing aid for their
particular hearing loss. This presentation explains signs of
hearing loss, how to understand the audiogram, and the different
types of hearing aids available. Other devices
such as TTYs (telephone for the hearing impaired) can also be
demonstrated.
- Speech and Hearing Problems In Children: What should
children be understanding at various ages? How do parents know if a
child is experiencing hearing loss? Parents and caregivers need
to know this information, because it is so important to get help
while the child is still young. Also included in this presentation
are things parents can do to stimulate language development in
young children. This program is tailored for parent groups and
childcare providers.
- What does it mean to be Deaf? How does a deaf child learn?
How does a deaf person wake up, know someone is at the
door, or use the telephone? A deaf person who shares her
personal experiences and those of other deaf people presents
this information. This presentation is especially well received
by children's groups.
- A Taste of American Sign Language and Finger spelling:
The manual alphabet and a few signs are taught to give the
audience an idea of how sign language is used. Signs can be
tailored to the interest of the group and can include short
songs. This is another popular children's program.
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All programs are free and can be customized to the interests of your group.
Contact the Center for additional details via voice or TTY at 440-992-4433, or
e-mail shrc1@suite224.net.
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