WEBINAR: Assistive Technology for People with Hearing Loss

Event Status
Scheduled
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Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4156889911681588483(link is external)

This webinar will expose attendees to a variety of devices which may assist them in the workplace or in community activities. The session will not cover hearing aid technology, but rather, touch on other types of equipment for people who are hard of hearing. The presenter, Rose Aird Minette, has a severe hearing loss and has worked for the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services since 1995.

Rose will co-present with Olivia Rains, Assistive Technology and Marketing Specialist at University of Texas, Austin. Olivia brings to Texas Technology Access Program marketing and assistive technology demonstrations, referrals and resource outreach to Texans. She has life experience of having hearing loss, as well as experience with technology assessment the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services state program for 7 years in Austin. Olivia has served a 30-county area of people with all levels of hearing loss and of all ages, providing technology assistance and resources.

Real-time captioning (CART) will be provided.

This webinar is for people who are hard of hearing and their service providers. Email dhhs.training@hhsc.state.tx.us or call 512-982-1709 with any questions.

Date and Time
Dec. 14, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location
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