What matters deafness of the ears, when the mind hears?

September 10, 2006

Social Services - Assistive Technology Fund

Filed under: Technology, Announcement

For Singaporeans only - to be more precise, Singaporean students and employed folks.

Anyway, something to cheer about!

As follows:

The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) provides persons with disabilities with financial assistance in purchasing assistive technology (AT) devices, to pursue mainstream education or gain open employment.

AT can help to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Examples of AT include hearing aids, computer-related devices, and synthesizer software.

Read on for more information.

Becoming Friends with Your New Hearing Aids

Filed under: Education

A great introduction to HAs for the first-time HA users. It’s tough - I know, I’ve been there - but top-notch advice and tips abound (such as the article below).. so, hang in there! 

This is also good reading for HA veterans. I think I’ll try wearing my HAs more often, especially at home! :P  

Question: My audiologist did not adequately prepare me for the challenges I would face in adjusting to wearing my new hearing aids. What is the best way to adapt to wearing hearing aids?

Read on…

P/S: Thanks to Gerard "Not the Giraffe" for the link.

 

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