by Barbara Alcock | Feb 15, 2022 | Latest News
“You Can Ask That” 3 March 20229 AM – 11 AM (WST)To create a conversation about hearing loss and how it impacts different parts of our community, the Deafness Council of WA is running “You Can Ask That” on 3 March 2022.Celebrating World Hearing Day, “You...
by Barnard | Dec 1, 2021 | Latest News
Brands we thought were just audio and headset makers like Bose and Jabra now offer ‘affordable’ hearing aids in US Pic: Bose aids being worn by a client. Recent changes in US laws mean that over-the-counter-aids are now legal in America — and of course the US market...
by Barnard | Nov 27, 2021 | Latest News
Things have changed if you have a hearing disability. Captioning in real time extends the idea of subtitles on TV to full interactive events. Today we can use an app on our smart phones, or a dedicated machine, or the built-in features like Google Meet’s live...
by Barbara Alcock | Oct 21, 2021 | Latest News
No doubt you will remember Emma the Yellow Wiggle. She was the first female Wiggle, appointed in 2013, and has been hugely popular. Aided by her use of Auslan signing during her performances, to support deaf community audience members. Her retirement is simply another...
by Barbara Alcock | Oct 20, 2021 | Latest News
As We Are is a great website supporting artists with intellectual disabilities. Check out asweare.com.au for details of their exhibition showcasing Western Australian artists with intellectual disability.
by Barbara Alcock | Oct 3, 2021 | Latest News
After the Federal Government stopped supporting the captioning phone service known as Captel, a couple of years ago, there was no replacement. This disadvantaged many people living remotely with a hearing disability. At last this has changed, as Ian Rimes from Better...