Learn to lip read

Deaf Connections in Norfolk Street, Gorbals, offers free lipreading classes to deafened and hard of hearing adults. Additional classes are held in Shettleston as well as in Clydebank, Hamilton, and the Vale of Leven.

These sessions are suitable for any adult with hearing problems whose first language is English. Qualified tutors can help them and also people who already have some lipreading ability as the tuition provides much more than learning to lipread.

An understanding of the different types of deafness people can have, how that is caused and best managed is shared. Advice is given on effective use of hearing aids which are bone-anchored or cochlear implants as well environmental aids. Lots of different ways to improve communication skills are communicated in the classes which run all year round.

It is worth checking beforehand to arrange an appointment or discuss individual needs so that each person makes the right choice of class. Contact Carol Grice, Hard of Hearing Services Manager by email:carol@deafconnections.co.uk or follow the link for more information: http://www.deafconnections.co.uk/HearOn-services-for-hard-of-hearing-people/lipreading-classes.html

 

 

Free lipreading class available

Deaf Connections in Norfolk Street, Gorbals, offers free lipreading classes to deafened and hard of hearing adults. Additional classes are held in Shettleston as well as in Clydebank, Hamilton, and the Vale of Leven.
These sessions are suitable for any adult with hearing problems whose first language is English. Qualified tutors can help them and also people who already have some lipreading ability as the tuition provides much more than learning to lipread.
An understanding of the different types of deafness people can have, how that is caused and best managed is shared. Advice is given on effective use of hearing aids which are bone-anchored or cochlear implants as well environmental aids. Lots of different ways to improve communication skills will be communicated in the classes which run all year round.
It is worth checking before hand to arrange an appointment or discuss individual needs so that each person make the right choice of class. Contact Carol Grice, Hard of Hearing Services Manager by email:carol@deafconnections.co.uk or follow the link for more information: http://www.deafconnections.co.uk/HearOn-services-for-hard-of-hearing-people/lipreading-classes.html

Prayers are answered

For years, Church of Scotland members in Gorbals have been praying for a new church building. Despite many hiccups, that building is now nearing completion – ten weeks ahead of schedule. It is located on Cumberland Street at Laurieston Road, back to back with the library building in Crown Street.

Though the copper facing was stolen recently, it has been replaced. The copper that was stolen had unique ID markings which should enable it to be traced – thank God!  Till the place is ready for worship, Sunday services are being held in the Skills Academy at Norfolk Street.

 

Interested in joining a lipreading class?

 Over 100,000 people in the Glasgow area have some degree of deafness or hearing loss. People with impaired hearing may have difficulty in following speech and identifying sounds even with hearing aids and listening devices.
Hard of hearing people often have difficulty following conversations, hearing telephones, TV and audio. They may lose confidence and feel anxious about the future.
 Learn to lipread and interpret visual clues, learn more about deafness, services and equipment. Learn to cope with deafness and improve communication. Meet new people and learn new skills and have fun too! 
Register for a class near your area.
Come along to Deaf Connections Lipreading Open Day to find out more. The address is Deaf Connections, Norfolk Street, Gorbals, Just across the road from Bridge Street Underground, opposite the Skills Academy. The day is Wednesday 9 June 2010 from 1.30 to 3.30 and from 6.00 to 8.00.
 Partners, friends and family all welcome!
 For more information, contact Carol Grice, Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow G5 9EJ
Tel 0141 420 1759
Email carol@deafconnections.co.uk