the DeafBlog: September 2009 Archives

The DeafBlog is up for prestigious award

The DeafBlog has been shortlisted for a prestigious award! The Blog has reached the shortlist in the ‘Best Website or Microsite’ category of the 2009 CIPR awards. The winners will be announced at a presentation dinner in November.... continue reading

September 30, 2009 at 4:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

iPods to be fitted with noise limiters under new EU rules

Mobile phones and iPods that blast out music at ear-shattering levels are having their volumes turned down. The news that personal music players will be fitted with noise limiting controls will delight the parents of teenagers and anyone who... continue reading

September 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

RNID finds that despite 'recession' more young people are going out and risking hearing damage

The number of young people going out to loud clubs, gigs and festivals has increased by 20% in 2009, RNID's Don't Lose the Music campaign has found as part of its annual poll of music lovers. The campaign, which... continue reading

September 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Deaf Masked Ball, 1 October 2009, Southampton

£35 per ticket. 210 tickets sold, ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT! The Deaf Masked Ball is open to everyone – hearing, D/deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and cochlear implant recipients. It will be a chance for supporters of Hampshire Deaf...

September 25, 2009 at 3:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Your invitation to Cochlear's Celebrations

Cochlear's 2009 Celebrations' Day is now just a week away and the DeafBlog is pleased to be able to update you on the programme of events and the special celebrity guest appearances that you can expect. Celebrations 2009 will... continue reading

September 23, 2009 at 9:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf World 2009 - in celebration of Hampshire Deaf Association’s 130th anniversary

Deaf World 2009, the largest exhibition of its kind in the south will be held this year at The Rose Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton on Thursday 1st October, 10am – 4pm. Entry is free and everyone is... continue reading

September 22, 2009 at 10:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf Holly is a ‘miracle’ piano star

A ten year-old girl who became deaf after getting meningitis as a baby has defied doctors by becoming a talented pianist. Holly Loach suffered brain damage as a tot and her parents - both musicians - were told she... continue reading

September 22, 2009 at 6:02 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Deaflympics official hails success of Taiwan event

The organiser of the 21st Summer Deaflympics has praised Taiwan for hosting the 'best ever' Deaflympics as the 10-day games drew to a close in Taipei. The closing ceremony, marked by fireworks, a traditional dragon dance and other local... continue reading

September 17, 2009 at 12:35 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Donation helps Hearing Dogs for Deaf People spread the word

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has welcomed a donation of more than £40 000 from Qualcomm Incorporated, which will pay for the training and care of a working hearing dog and expand the network of speakers who give talks... continue reading

September 16, 2009 at 12:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf artist sings a song of colour

Deaf Wrexham artist Emily May Peters has dedicated her new exhibition ‘Sing A Song Of Colour’ to her beloved hearing dog Cassy, who passed away earlier this year. Emily, 63, studied Stained Glass and Mosaics where she developed a... continue reading

September 14, 2009 at 8:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf dog rescued from cave

Rescue workers in Australia have saved a deaf dog after he got stuck in a cave for five days. A cavalier King Charles Spaniel, called Scooby, could not hear the calls from his anxious owners.... continue reading

September 14, 2009 at 8:29 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf model Kellie Moody leads fight to reduce stigma

I was born with severe hearing loss and have encountered various issues throughout my childhood. At school, other pupils made fun of me, making up silly sign language. I learnt early on that being deaf limits access to many... continue reading

September 7, 2009 at 6:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (6)

BREAKING NEWS! New Cochlear Nucleus 5 System launched

Global leader in hearing solutions, Cochlear has launched a new cochlear implant system that is designed to give patients best hearing performance, with the world’s thinnest cochlear implant. Like everyone, people with impaired hearing want to lead an active... continue reading

September 4, 2009 at 6:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (16)

Northants Mongrel Tiffin is top hearing dog for September

A Brackley hearing dog has been awarded the Hearing Dog of the Month award by the charity that trained her. Four year old mongrel, Tiffin, started life as a stray in the Republic of Ireland, and was seven months... continue reading

September 2, 2009 at 5:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Edinburgh Fringe Festival leaves hard of hearing visitors out of the loop

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is not accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, charity RNID has revealed, after undercover ‘mystery shopper’ research. The largest charity working in the UK with hearing loss and hearing health found... continue reading

September 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)