As a participant in this special five-day workshop you will acquire the skills you need to facilitate support groups for people with hearing loss. You’ll learn about the causes of hearing loss, the impact it has on individuals as well as their families, friends, co-workers, educators, etc. You’ll also learn about effective communication and coping skills, hearing aids and other assistive technologies, as well as the basics of speech-reading. The workshop runs from May 13th to the 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This special program is provided through the generous support of The Winnipeg Foundation (Hearing Life)
See the poster for registration details: facilitator training 2019