NEW PUBLICATIONS
The following newly developed publications and brochures are
available from the Canadian
Hard of Hearing Association.
Hard of Hearing Youth Speak Out
What do young hard of hearing people think? This publication
provides the views of 290 hard of hearing Canadian youth who
completed a national survey; topics covered include education,
access, self-identification and personal issues. Reports from
two workshops involving hard of hearing youth are also presented.
Editor: Ruth Warick. Cost: $7.
Equal Access to the Canadian Justice System for Persons
who are Hard of Hearing or Deafened
This policy paper by the Human Rights/Legal Committee of the
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association addresses access for persons
who are hard of hearing or deafened to the Canadian justice
system. The document is intended to set policy directions for
addressing the court-related needs of persons who are hard of
hearing, including persons who are oral deaf and deafened adults.
Cost: $7.
Information Brochures
Noise Annoys! Provides a chart of noise level and advises
and how to fight noise pollution.
Living with a Hearing Loss. Describes a hearing loss,
signs of deteriorating hearing and what can you can do.
Communicating with a Hard of Hearing Person. Explains
how a hard of hearing person hears and how to improve communication.
Making the Invisible Visible. Provides suggestions for
self-advocacy and self-identification of one's hearing loss.
Consumer Advice for Buying Hearing Aids. Provides advice
on who to see to obtain a hearing aid and what to beware of,
as well as how to ensure your rights when you make a purchase.
A Chance to Hear, A Chance to be Heard. A general information
brochure about what CHHA does, how it operates and who can join.
Cost is 25 cents for each brochure; bulk orders include a postal
and handling charge. Cost for reports is $7 each for Hard of
Hearing Youth Speak Out & Equal Access to the Canadian Justice
System.
Forward requests to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association,
2435 Holly Lane, Suite 205 Ottawa ON Canada K1V 7P2.
Fax: 613 516-4718.
E-mail: chhanational@chha.ca
Web site: www.chha.ca
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