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Assistive Tech for Hearing Loss Webinar

There are over 200,000 Rhode Islanders and 48 million Americans with hearing loss, so most of us have at least one friend, family member, neighbor, or colleague with a hearing loss. Hearing loss has a huge impact on quality of life, not only for the person with a hearing loss but also for those around them. Learning about hearing loss, and the assistive technology that can improve communication & independent living can make a big difference in the lives of persons with hearing loss by helping remove barriers that impact their wellbeing.

• Facts, Myths and Misunderstanding About Hearing Loss
• Learn About the Latest Technology for Individuals with Hearing Loss
• Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Loop Systems
• Amplification and Captioning- TV, Movies, Plays, CART, Telephones, Smartphones
• Alerting Devices for Home
• Telephone and Relay Services
• Smart device Apps and Accessibility
• Local Resources and Organizations

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Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Denise Corson at (401) 486-3325 or email denise.corson@ors.ri.gov.
For more information on the ATEL Program, please visit the website: https://ors.ri.gov/programs/adaptive-telephone-equipment-loan-program-atel

Registration is required!
To register, please click the "Register Now" button located at the top-right section of this page. You will get a confirmation email with the Zoom information.