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'promoting the positive aspects of deafness', to 'promote social inclusion'
and raise awareness.
DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2015
Do you know that 15% of the population are deaf to some extent? Out of every 10,000 people, ten will be extremely deaf and 100 will be partially deaf.
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE DEAF?
• No ears to pick up the sound• Sticky orange wax can block
the ear way
• Burst ear drums• Stiff bones• No tiny ear
bones in the ear at all!
HEARING AIDS FOR DEAF PEOPLE
Cochlear
implantSpecial hairband
Hearing aids
Hearing dogs for deaf people
THINGS TO HELP US AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL
Flashing
school bell
HOW DO DEAF PEOPLE COMMUNICATE?
British sign language
British sign language
