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Introduction
The Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association developed this web site to help members of the hard of hearing community find the information they need to live successfully with hearing loss. On our Education pages you will find information about Living With Hearing Loss classes, a ten-week program run several times throughout the year, which includes valuable information about hearing loss and coping skills, and also provides students an opportunity to develop their speechreading ability.
Other Stuff
Disability Tax Credit: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has updated its web site information for qualified practitioners on how to complete the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate.
Education News
Living With Hearing Loss Program: The next ten-week session begins the week of September 13. For information about registering for this valuable community program, contact Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for Adults at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD). TTY service: 975-3083; voice service: 975-3107; outside Winnipeg: 866-282-8041. To view information on-line at SMD, click this link.
Research & Technology
Solar Powered Hearing Aids: The World Health Organization reports that a new solar powered hearing aid has been developed in Botswana for use there and other developing countries. Click here to read the entire article at Hear It.
National News
First report on National Conference: The July issue of the Sudbury Branch newsletter, Resonance, reports on the success of the national conference, held there June 3rd to 5th, 2010.
Manitoba Chapter News
Infant Hearing Screening Program: The Beausejour Lions Club has donated $18,000 to the North Eastman Health Association for the purchase of auditory brain stem response equipment for this important screening program. Details were published in the July 5, 2010 edition of The Clipper Weekly newspaper.
