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Goodbye to Kitty (Kitty Linn O’Neil: March 24, 1946 to November 2, 2018)

Kitty O’Neal passed away last week. A truly inspirational figure, left deaf from a childhood illness, she was thwarted in her dream to become a champion diver, and instead became a renowned stunt-woman, and then famously the world land speed record holder. She proved that deafness was no barrier. In 1976 in Oregon, O’Neil set […]

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Access Card – What is it?

It’s a card which translates your disability/impairment into symbols which highlights the barriers you face and the reasonable adjustments required. The card can be used to gain access to concessionary ticket prices for example; the theatre or to watch a gig. I mostly use mine for gigs. As I have a severe to profound hearing

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A sign of dedication?

Hearing Aid Knowledge I am typing this on Saturday evening. Tomorrow, Sunday, the 3 partners and our new Branch Manager are all meeting at The Pebley Inn near Balborough. We are meeting to discuss how we can get our powerful message out to the community. The message is HEARING AIDS ARE VERY INDIVIDUAL, SO EVERYONE

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