Wisconsin's Hearing and Speech Resource - Center for ...
Wisconsin's Hearing and Speech Resource - Center for ... Wisconsin's Hearing and Speech Resource - Center for ...
CDHH P R O G R A M S for Adults with Hearing Loss Communication Strategies & Speechreading Classes Aural Rehabilitation Services Community Audiology Services through a collaboration with the UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences Community Rehabilitation Program Worksite Assessments Pre- and Post-Cochlear Implant Training UniversaLink – Assistive Technology Consultations and Sales CommunicationLink – Interpreter Coordination Service
T H E R E S O U R C E for Adults with Hearing Loss Whether a lifelong challenge or something brought on by age or exposure to noise, hearing loss creates barriers to communication for adults of all ages and in all walks of life. Hearing loss can occur at any stage in life, and even a mild hearing loss can create difficulties at work or in social situations. For seniors, a decline in hearing often occurs along with other threats to independence and quality of life. And for those whose native language is American Sign Language, daily communication with others and accessing basic services or finding job opportunities can often be a struggle. For adults in Wisconsin who are challenged by hearing loss, CDHH is the place to find the latest in hearing assistance technology, experts in aural rehabilitation, and high-quality interpreting services to help eliminate communication barriers and reduce the social isolation often caused by hearing loss. CDHH provides adults with the tools, support and advocacy skills needed to live a more active and independent life. CDHH Wisconsin’s Hearing and Speech Resource 7
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T H E R E S O U R C E<br />
<strong>for</strong> Adults with <strong>Hearing</strong> Loss<br />
Whether a lifelong challenge or something brought on by age or<br />
exposure to noise, hearing loss creates barriers to communication<br />
<strong>for</strong> adults of all ages <strong>and</strong> in all walks of life. <strong>Hearing</strong> loss can occur<br />
at any stage in life, <strong>and</strong> even a mild hearing loss can create difficulties<br />
at work or in social situations. For seniors, a decline in hearing often<br />
occurs along with other threats to independence <strong>and</strong> quality of life.<br />
And <strong>for</strong> those whose native language is American Sign Language,<br />
daily communication with others <strong>and</strong> accessing basic services or<br />
finding job opportunities can often be a struggle.<br />
For adults in Wisconsin who are challenged by hearing loss, CDHH<br />
is the place to find the latest in hearing assistance technology, experts<br />
in aural rehabilitation, <strong>and</strong> high-quality interpreting services to help<br />
eliminate communication barriers <strong>and</strong> reduce the social isolation<br />
often caused by hearing loss. CDHH provides adults with the<br />
tools, support <strong>and</strong> advocacy skills needed to live a more active <strong>and</strong><br />
independent life.<br />
CDHH<br />
Wisconsin’s <strong>Hearing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> 7
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