In this adventure into the unknown, one particular member of this intrepid crew, a deaf man, utilises his invaluable skill at “hand talking” to enable his leader Auka’i, to communicate with peoples of different cultures and tongues, a skill that saves lives, and ensures the ultimate success of the entire mission. Read more about the novel and the author here
NFD has been advised by Cochlear Limited that they are doing a voluntary recall of their un-implanted Cochlear Nucleus C1500 cochlear implant range. For more information, download the consumer information sheet.
The NFD has prepared a practical guide to fire safety for the hearing impaired. Download your copy here
A new innovative iPhone application that allows people to check their hearing anywhere in the world has been launched on 30 March 2010 by The Royal National Institute of Deaf People in the United Kingdom.
The application is the latest version of RNID's popular Hearing Check that has seen over half a million people check their hearing so far. The Hearing Check application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch will allow users to check their hearing at the touch of a button for free. It is hoped that this scientifically verified check will encourage the 40 million iPhone users worldwide to check their hearing.
RNID's Chief Executive, Jackie Ballard, said: "This is a fantastic new way to encourage people to value their hearing and check it regularly. The Hearing Check application offers quick results and confidential advice from anywhere with a decent phone signal!"
RNID's Hearing Check application measures a person's ability to hear someone speaking when there is background noise, similar to being in a crowded room. The application is free to download and is a convenient way for people to check their hearing is within the normal range.
The application is available from iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/hearing-check/id362792472, and in the App store on your iPhone. It is also available on Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/rnid-hearing-check online by visiting www.rnid.org.uk/check
Google and YouTube have recently announced the launch of an innovative software programme that will make captioning available via YouTube. Read more
The New Zealand Government needs to allocate increased funding for Sign Language interpreters if the recently passed Disability Bill is to make any significant difference to Deaf children’s education. Read more
Comment from Judi Devine, President of the New Zealand Federation for Deaf Children Read more
New Zealand is facing a major shortage of audiologists which will significantly impact on the hearing health of both young and old. Read more
The NFD wants to educate New Zealanders about avoiding hearing loss caused by excessive exposure to noise. Together with other key organisations involved in hearing health, we′re working towards developing:
Deaf Awareness Week is central to the NFD′s national marketing activity.
Each year, in the last week of September, we focus on a significant issue affecting the deaf and hearing impaired people of New Zealand.
Deaf Awareness Week is also a prompt for all New Zealanders to consider having their hearing tested. If you’re interested in having a free hearing test, contact Life Unlimited, Hearing Therapy Services.
On 1 July 2007, the government began rolling out a national newborn hearing screening and early intervention programme. The NFD and Project HIEDI have been advocating for such a programme since 2002. We’re still involved as the programme moves into the implementation phase. Learn more
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