AIMS:
 - To understand the requirements of the DDA
(Disabilty Discrimination Act)
 - To raise awareness of disabilities
 - How to interact with disabled people
 - To focus on the person and not the disability
 - To develop an understanding of hearing impairment
 - How to help people with a hearing impairment

COURSE CONTENT
 - What is hearing impairment?
 - What are the various causes of hearing impairment
  - Meniere's Disease
  - Acoustic Neuroma
  - Stroke
  - Tinnitus
  - Genetic
  - German Measles
  - Severe Head Injuries
  - Viral Infections
  - Exposure to Noise
  - Ageing

 - Implications for everyday living
 - Services and Aids
 - Attitudes and Communication
 - Visual Materials & Signs
 - How to help people with Hearing Impairment
 - Raising awareness through practical experience.
 - Environment Issues 
  - Lighting
  - Signs
  - Flooring