My name is Fanie du Toit
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to
you a wonderful project called:
“Hearing Loss in Perspective ”
The challenge persons with hearing
loss face globally is that not all
impairments look like this……..
Yes, some impairments look like
this……..
If this is true………
Why is the International Symbol for
hearing impairment and deafness not a
household name in SA?
The harsh reality is that 15% of the
world’s adult population has some
degree of hearing loss
About one third of those who are
affected, have disabling hearing loss
The United Nation’s Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
refers to:
Sensory Impairments
HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE UN
CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES
SIGNED & RATIFIED BY SOUTH AFRICA
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What is the PROFILE of persons with
sensory impairments, being deaf or
hearing impaired, really?
LETS HAVE A LOOK AT WHY HEARING LOSS
IS CONSIDERED A DISABILITY
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Do you know the difference
between
visual and hearing impairment?
Both are sensory impairments
This is an example
of
visual impairment
If you show hearing loss in a
visual way
Can you see the difference?
The harsh reality is that persons with
hearing loss wait an average of 7 years
before seeking help
Hopefully this programme will give some
answers to this challenge
Firstly, I want to share with you a few
examples of how hearing loss can
impact on a human being
I can’t hear you if you mumble!
I can’t hear you if you don’t face me!
I can’t hear you if you cover your
mouth!
www.
ncppdsa.org.za
This is one of the reasons why we
have developed a project called:
Road to Independence
Road to Independence
www.roadtoindependence.co.za
THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT
Persons with the sensory impairments being deaf or
hearing impaired using a spoken language to
communicate, their families, friends, professionals,
employers, staff and the general society working in the
field of hearing loss
Reference: EE Act, Code of Good Practise, Technical Assistance Guidelines
Chapters 5 & 6
Road to Independence and
associates offer the following
training and developmental
programmes
BACKGROUND ON DISABILITY
HEARING LOSS IN PERSPECTIVE
COMMUNICATION & ETIQUETTE
A PROTOCOL FOR
Identification and management of the
functional needs of the deaf or hearing impaired
adult
THE IMPACT OF HEARING LOSS
“a holistic approach”
MUSIC APPRECIATION PEER SUPPORT
AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF AURAL REHABILITATION FOR ADULTS
WITH HEARING LOSS
Recent research is showing that music
practice and enjoyment also enhances
speech understanding with a cochlear
implant or hearing aid
This is our studio for music
appreciation
“Thank you for the Music shows”
With the following core focus areas
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Children
Youth
Adults
Special Events programmes
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR
LIFE
AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF REHABILITATION FOR ADULTS WITH
HEARING LOSS
FATIQUE MANAGEMENT
as an integral part of rehabilitation
EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF HEARING
LOSS
as an integral part of rehabilitation
DISCLOSURE
How to “speak out” on impairment and
disability? To “sensitise” the community on the
impact of hearing loss in a structured way
WE INTRODUCE BENEFICIARIES TO
VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVICES &
TECHNOLOGY
Listening
Assistive listening
Living devices
LISTENING DEVICES
Standard Hearing Aid Systems
BAHA
Cochlear Implants
ASSISTIVE LISTENING
Loop systems
FM-systems
Etc
Loop system & symbol
ASSISTIVE LIVING DEVICES
Clock & bed shaker
For more information visit
www.sahearing.co.za
WE INFORM BENEFICIARIES ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
COMMUNICATION FACILITATORS
whisper interpreters
lip speakers
note takers
Technology in the field of
Word-to-text-transcription & open and
close captioning & sub-titles
WE INTRODUCE BENEFICIARIES TO
UNIVERSAL ACCESS
FROM A HEARING LOSS PERSPECTIVE
scans
assessments
audits
WE FOCUS ON AWARENESS TRAINING REGARDING
SAFETY & EVACUATION
NOISE INDUSED HEARING LOSS, ETC
Hearing protection
WE REFER BENEFICIARIES TO LIFE
COACHING, IF NEEDED
NETWORKING & ADVOCACY
Are of the utmost importance
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE
ROLE OF SOUTH AFRICAN HEARING
INSTITUTE (SAHI)
“as co-ordinating body”
Please visit:
www.sahi.org.za
THE CORE FOCUS AREA OF SAHI
PERSONS WITH HEARING LOSS USING A SPOKEN
LANGUAGE TO COMMUNICATE
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSOCIATES OF SAHI
Send an email to:
fanie.dt@mweb.co.za
A SUMMARY OF 18
INITIATIVES OF OUR PROJECT IS AS
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Background on disability
Hearing Loss in perspective
Communication & etiquette
Protocol: Identifying the functional needs of the deaf
or hearing impaired adult – accredited
Impact of hearing loss – accredited
Music appreciation – peer support in studio
Thank you for the Music presentations
Fatigue management
Taking responsibility for your life
Emotional impact of hearing loss
Devices & technology
Reasonable accommodation: various case studies
Universal Access – the needs of deaf or hearing
impaired persons
Safety and hearing protection
Life coaching
To “sensitise” the community on the impact of hearing
loss in a structured way
Networking & referrals
Advocacy
HERE IS A BROCHURE REGARDING THE
TRAINING PROGRAMMES THAT ARE
AVAILABLE
For more information
Send an email to: fanie.dt@mweb.co.za
Visit our website at
www.roadtoindependence.co.za
…and complete the following
questionnaire online
Link to questionnaire
http://hearingclinic.co.za/your-road-to-independence/
My contact particulars are as follows
Email:
fanie.dt@mweb.co.za
fanie@roadtoindependence.co.za
Facebook:
facebook.com/yourroadtoindependence
fanie.dutoit.167@facebook.com
Twitter: @faniedreams and @roadtoindepende
Skype: fanie.du.toit3
Websites:
www.roadtoindependence.co.za
www.sahi.org.za
www.ncppdsa.org.za
www.rsg.co.za
Our references
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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The South African Constitution
The SA Bill of Rights
The Integrated National Disability Strategy (INDS)
National Disability Rights Policy (NDRP)
The Employment Equity Act
The Code of Good Practice on the Employment of Persons with
Disabilities
The Technical Assistance Guidelines on the Employment of Persons
with Disabilities (TAG)
The Promotion of Equality and the Prevention of Unfair
Discrimination Act 2000
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Etc.
Thank you
The End
FANIE DU TOIT
Manager : Public Education &
Awareness
National Council for Persons with
Physical Disabilities in South Africa
fanie.dt@mweb.co.za
When people have a hearing loss, their ears lose
the ability to pick up certain sound. As a result,
their brain has to work hard trying to “fill in the
gaps” and guess what is being said.
This is both frustrating and tiring.
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