Sound Ideas Video
"Sound Ideas", available in VHS videotape or as a DVD, is designed to provide tools to help you live successfully with hearing loss. Funded by HRDC Canada, it is the first video of its kind in Canada. We in Calgary are especially proud of this video because it was produced right here in Calgary! Many of the people you will see in this very helpful production are, or have been, members of CHHA-Calgary.
"Sound Ideas" comprises eight modules, watched at your own pace with remote in hand.
- You will learn the basics of speechreading - it's more than lip-reading, and you will be able to practice Speechreading exercises at home.
- You will learn more about hearing loss, and about coping with those difficult situations, such as the workplace or dining out, and be given information about other hearing loss issues.
- You will learn about testing for hearing loss, hearing aids, telephones and other technology.
- You will be introduced to a virtual community of hard of hearing people (some from CHHA-Calgary) and their families as they share the challenge of accepting and managing a hearing loss.
Managing a hearing loss is tough, but it is possible. Here are some excerpts from "Sound Ideas" to show you how. Press the play button (on the far left on the bar underneath the video) to start the clip. The video comes with sound, so please turn on your computer speakers. To view the video full screen (a more impressive view), click on the icon second from the right with the four arrows pointing outwards.
To order the "Sound Ideas" video, use this link to the national Canadian Hard of Hearing Association's web site:
http://www.chha.ca/chha/publications-speechreading.php
Find out more about Speechreading classes in Calgary by calling Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services at (403) 284-6205.