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Assistive technology can also help those who are hard of hearing or deaf. People with hearing loss can become more independent with listening devices. These may include hearing aids, amplifiers, alarm systems, and telephone modifications.
Infinitec Infinitec has a complete resource guide for persons who are deaf or have some hearing loss. On their site you will learn about
Speech-Language Hearing Association This site contains information about assistive listening devices. They also provide a list of companies that specialize in devices for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center of Gallaudet University If you know you have a hearing loss or you suspect you have a hearing loss there are many resources to help you. Go to this website to learn about hearing devices. You can also find information on how to choose a listening device.
Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Devices: Where to Get Assistance This site provides information to help you locate adaptive equipment for hearing loss.
What to Expect from a Hearing Aid Many people do not know what to expect from a hearing aid. This site provides information to prepare you for using hearing aids properly. It discusses how the device fits in the ear and with how it should sound.
The Depaul University American Sign Language Project Communication can be difficult between individuals who can hear and those who are deaf. American Sign Language (ASL) is the language used by the deaf in North America. DePaul University has launched an ASL project. It is an English to ASL translator. Go to their site for more information on ASL and the project.
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The Agency on Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with its partners, is "Working Together for a Strong, Healthy Kauai". Two programs being implemented to help seniors improve their health are the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the EnhanceFitness physical activity program. See photos of the Healthy Aging Partnership and seniors in the EnhanceFitness program. Learn more about the EnhanceFitness class schedule.
The Kauai RSVP program, sponsored by the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs, is accepting donations of books to be provided to Kauai's preschool and early elementary school age children. In partnership with the Dept of Education Motheread/Fatheread and Story Exploring projects, donations of books (see booklist) are being accepted through the month of September. This project is being held in honor of 9/11 Day of Service and is part of a statewide Senior Corps book drive. For more information, call RSVP at 241-4479.
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The Kūpuna Education Center provides a wealth of information to assist caregivers to adapting to the needs of Kūpuna in Hawaii.
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