NDIS Categories Explained For Easy Access To Hear For You Programs
We get a lot of questions from parents looking to enrol their child into our Hear For You programs about how the NDIS works. It can be hard to navigate the NDIA requirements and
Understanding society’s perceptions of the deaf and hard of hearing community
The way an individual perceives the world and others can have significant impacts on our own behaviours. For those within the deaf and hard of hearing community, this becomes even more challenging. There are
Listening fatigue within the deaf and hard of hearing community
When people think about hearing loss, they often don’t take into consideration the concept of listening fatigue. Hearing loss is much more than the difficulty in understanding speech and hearing capabilities. It’s important for
Hear For You Now Offer STEM Programs
Hear For You has stepped into the world of STEM programs, with the launch of a Robotics workshop - which was a huge success among our teenagers, as well as the mentors! Offering STEM
Australian role models within the deaf and hard of hearing community
It is so easy for those who are deaf or hard of hearing to feel a sense of isolation. It can be very debilitating. Hearing loss affects 1 in 6 Australians, with an estimation
Finding your deaf identity and why it matters
Over time there have been debates surrounding deaf culture and the perception of deafness as a disability. The importance of deaf culture and a rising community has skyrocketed and therefore it is important to
The importance of language within the deaf and hard of hearing community
The way that we communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing is important and especially in the use of language. There have been many discussions regarding the powerful nature of language
Challenges faced by deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom
As many students progressively move back to a classroom learning environment, it is important to understand and acknowledge the challenges that deaf and hard of hearing students face within a classroom environment. It is
Learning Remotely When You’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Learning from home is a challenge for teenagers with hearing loss. Due to the impact of COVID-19, many aspects of life across Australia have had to adapt to the lifestyle of working remotely. School,
The Impact of Social Media on Deaf Teenagers
We live in a society that is becoming more and more technologically advanced with each day. People all over the world are using social media to stay connected, especially teenagers. Recent studies have shown
