There's movement on the captioned-cinema front.
New cinemas from 30 December, audio description from 6 January 2011 and more sessions too.
Check the Your Local Cinema page for the complete details
[link]
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Cinema Access Implementation Plan
Friday, December 17, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
ABC Ramp Up
Like it or not Hearing Impairment exists. Some consider it a disability.
ABC TV/Radio/Media have a special Disability-oriented webpage located at
http://www.abc.net.au/rampup/
You can subscribe via RSS in your usual newsreaders too, for the latest.
ABC TV/Radio/Media have a special Disability-oriented webpage located at
http://www.abc.net.au/rampup/
You can subscribe via RSS in your usual newsreaders too, for the latest.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Captioned theatre 2011
Here's the list from Theatre Captioned for the list of sessions for 2011 [as of 10 December 2010]
click here
Theatres include
click here
Theatres include
- Glen Street Theatre, Belrose, NSW
- Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
- Sydney Opera House - Drama Theatre
- Sydney Theatre Company, Walsh Bay
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Access All Areas Film Festival
In Sydney the festival is on during the week of the 1st December. In Sydney there are sessions at Parramatta and Dendy Opera Quays.
Tickets are free but call to check facilities and to reserve a seat.
Check the website for details.
http://www.accessallareasfilmfestival.com.au/
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Tickets are free but call to check facilities and to reserve a seat.
Check the website for details.
http://www.accessallareasfilmfestival.com.au/
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Monday, September 6, 2010
Members: Content required
As you may know Better Hearing Australia [Sydney branch] publishes several publications for the members.
The editors are always looking for content which might be of interest.
Wojjsay is the email bulletin for upcoming events, published in February, April, May, July, August, October and November, non–Whispers months.
Contact the Sydney office with your articles and get your name in print!
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Better Hearing National
publishes the official journal 'Better Hearing' quarterly and deadline for copy is the first of the preceding month [1 November for the December issue]
The editors are always looking for content which might be of interest.
- Have something to say?
- An upcoming event which might be of interest - let us know
- What about "How I went deaf"?
- Write poetry, share it with the members
- Jokes and amusing anecdotes
- Handy hints you've picked up during your 'deafness journey'
Wojjsay is the email bulletin for upcoming events, published in February, April, May, July, August, October and November, non–Whispers months.
Contact the Sydney office with your articles and get your name in print!
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Better Hearing National
publishes the official journal 'Better Hearing' quarterly and deadline for copy is the first of the preceding month [1 November for the December issue]
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
US Senate passes massive improvement in Accessible Communications
When America sneezes we reach for the tissues!
On August 5 2010 the US Senate passed a bill
On August 5 2010 the US Senate passed a bill
"Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010" in which vast improvements regarding provision of captions and accessibility of TV shows are enacted.
Check the item on the
Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology [COAT] site
This will of course impact on TV, Video and Internet communications in Australia. The job's been done for channels 7, 9, 10.
Annual General Meeting 2010
This year's Annual General Meeting for Better Hearing Australia [Sydney Branch] will be held on 30th October 2010.
Speaker: The Hon. Peter Primrose, MLC, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disablility Services, Minister for Volunteering and Minister for Youth.
Come along and hear what the Minister [NSW State] has to say!
More details as they come to hand
Speaker: The Hon. Peter Primrose, MLC, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disablility Services, Minister for Volunteering and Minister for Youth.
Come along and hear what the Minister [NSW State] has to say!
More details as they come to hand
Friday, August 27, 2010
2010 Captioning Awards Announced
As part of Hearing Awareness Week the 2010 awards have been announced.
Link
Of special interest to me - ABC iView. See it CAN be done!
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Link
Of special interest to me - ABC iView. See it CAN be done!
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
SCIC Seminar series
September 14
Populations in Focus: Elderly, ANSD, Otoxicity and Bilaterals
contact SCIC for more details [02] 9844 6800
Populations in Focus: Elderly, ANSD, Otoxicity and Bilaterals
contact SCIC for more details [02] 9844 6800
SCIC Hearing Awareness Week Event
White Noise
a movie presentation
at SCIC Gladesville
Tuesday August 24 6pm to 8pm
contact SCIC for more details [02] 9844 6800
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a movie presentation
at SCIC Gladesville
Tuesday August 24 6pm to 8pm
contact SCIC for more details [02] 9844 6800
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Hearing Awareness Week Presentation
23 August 2010 at 6:30pm for 7:00pm
Professor Paul Mitchell
will present
"Risk factors and Impacts from Hearing Impairment in Older Australians:
Findings and Implications from a Large Population-Based Study"
$25 per person, refreshments served
at
The College of Nursing
14 Railway Parade
Burwood NSW 2134
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The presentation will be captioned live.
More information - contact Roma Wood at Better Hearing Australia, [02] 9744 0167
Professor Paul Mitchell
will present
"Risk factors and Impacts from Hearing Impairment in Older Australians:
Findings and Implications from a Large Population-Based Study"
$25 per person, refreshments served
at
The College of Nursing
14 Railway Parade
Burwood NSW 2134
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The presentation will be captioned live.
More information - contact Roma Wood at Better Hearing Australia, [02] 9744 0167
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Some Links
Australian Tinnitus Association
Got the tinkling, or the buzzing or are those men talking in the next room? Me too!
http://www.tinnitus.asn.au/
Catholic Centre for Deaf and Hearing Impaired people
http://www.ephpheta.org.au
Got the tinkling, or the buzzing or are those men talking in the next room? Me too!
http://www.tinnitus.asn.au/
Catholic Centre for Deaf and Hearing Impaired people
http://www.ephpheta.org.au
Checked the other sites recently?
Our website
Make contact, join, get information
http://www.betterhearingsydney.org.au/
The BHA blog
Upcoming events, announcements and campaigns you need to be aware of
http://bhasyd.blogspot.com/
Join us on Facebook!
http://tinyurl.com/bhaface
Make contact, join, get information
http://www.betterhearingsydney.org.au/
The BHA blog
Upcoming events, announcements and campaigns you need to be aware of
http://bhasyd.blogspot.com/
Join us on Facebook!
http://tinyurl.com/bhaface
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wicked AUSLAN interpreted performance
Wicked will be AUSLAN interpreted at its performance on 18 August at 8PM.
The show closes on 26 September.
Show link
The Capitol theatre is in Campbell St Sydney [Haymarket area]
Location link is here
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The show closes on 26 September.
Show link
The Capitol theatre is in Campbell St Sydney [Haymarket area]
Location link is here
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Draft National Disability Strategy released
The federal government has released its draft Disability Strategy
[link]
There isn't terribly much specifically about hearing-impaired people but mention is made regarding communication notably digital services, via the National Broadband Network [NBN] and inclusion generally.
Lets see how the Coalition responds [I'll post it when I see something]
[link]
There isn't terribly much specifically about hearing-impaired people but mention is made regarding communication notably digital services, via the National Broadband Network [NBN] and inclusion generally.
Lets see how the Coalition responds [I'll post it when I see something]
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Other Film Festival
It's on in Melbourne, starting August 25, a film festival which caters for disabled people, featuring films which are described, captioned, and about hearing and sight impaired people!
http://www.otherfilmfestival.com/
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http://www.otherfilmfestival.com/
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Monday, July 19, 2010
New technology announced for Cinemas
Thats right and several of the chains have signed on meaning that captions may be available in up to 242 cinemas, a massive increase. The chains Hoyts Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village Cinemas and Reading Cinemas agreed and should start the system by 2014
It's called the Doremi captiView
http://www.edgedigitaltechnology.com/
Arts Access Victoria announcement
http://artsaccess.com.au/2010/07/cinemas-open-doors-to-everyone/
The Age article
[link]
It's called the Doremi captiView
http://www.edgedigitaltechnology.com/
Arts Access Victoria announcement
http://artsaccess.com.au/2010/07/cinemas-open-doors-to-everyone/
The Age article
[link]
Saturday, July 10, 2010
YouTube resources
YouTube is great resource for the world, videos of every flavour and now I've found videos aimed at instructing hearing-impaired people on technology and its application.
There are signed and captioned videos available from the link below.
Click the 'CC' button for the captions [may not show for all videos]
Check out the video on YouTube: DeafTechTV
Link
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There are signed and captioned videos available from the link below.
Click the 'CC' button for the captions [may not show for all videos]
Check out the video on YouTube: DeafTechTV
Link
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Ai-Live™ on The New Inventors
Save the Date: Ai-Live on The New Inventors -- 8pm, Wednesday June 23, 2010
Ai-Live™ will be showcased in an upcoming episode of ABC1's The New Inventors.
The episode which airs at 8pm, Wednesday June 23, 2010, will feature Ai-Media's CEO, Tony Abrahams; Co-founder & Director, Alex Jones; and our Schools Captioning Manager, Victoria Clark in action and answering all the panel's questions.
Make sure you tune in to see the Ai-Live™ solution beamed to a national audience, as host James O'Loghlin leads the way on the full analysis of our world-first "invention". It's set to be a ratings winner!
To learn more about the programme, and how it all works, go to: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/about/
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Audioloops on CityRail
Recently I undertook to contact CityRail regarding the provision of audioloops on some trains. After a pathetic response from CityRail which amounted to "Have a look at the website" I then caught several trains, Burwood - Epping - Hornsby - Central
For more information about RailCorp fleet go to http://www.cityrail.info/about/fleet/
The newer Oscar and Millennium [Waratah coming] trains are the audiolooped trainsets
The Epping - Hornsby train did indeed have the loop and it worked quite well. Announcements on the platform were well, hopeless. And I do understand that manned ticket offices may also be looped.
So further to all that I discovered that there is a booklet called "access, accessing CityRail, Your guide to accessible services", some of the contents of which are available on various webpages starting at
http://www.cityrail.info/travelling_with/accessible_services/
but the booklet has all the info in one little booklet. There will be a few copies available at BHA HQ from Monday May24
JC
Comments anyone?
For more information about RailCorp fleet go to http://www.cityrail.info/about/fleet/
The newer Oscar and Millennium [Waratah coming] trains are the audiolooped trainsets
The Epping - Hornsby train did indeed have the loop and it worked quite well. Announcements on the platform were well, hopeless. And I do understand that manned ticket offices may also be looped.
So further to all that I discovered that there is a booklet called "access, accessing CityRail, Your guide to accessible services", some of the contents of which are available on various webpages starting at
http://www.cityrail.info/travelling_with/accessible_services/
but the booklet has all the info in one little booklet. There will be a few copies available at BHA HQ from Monday May24
JC
Comments anyone?
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Article about stem cell research
Here's a link to an article about stem cell research which might one day help those who have lost the little tiny hairs in the inner ears. The little hairs are naturally part of the hearing mechanism. Losing them affects your ability to hear.
London Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1278160/Deafness-cure-breakthrough-scientists-create-tiny-ear-hairs-stem-cells.html
- iP
London Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1278160/Deafness-cure-breakthrough-scientists-create-tiny-ear-hairs-stem-cells.html
- iP
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Hearing Health in Australia - Report released
As reported by the Deafness Forum
click here for the full item
"The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has tabled its report on the inquiry into Hearing Health in Australia"
Contact
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au
for a copy of the report - I couldnt find it on the website, but will report the link if I can locate it
News just in [14 May]
The address of the full report is
click here for the full item
"The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has tabled its report on the inquiry into Hearing Health in Australia"
Contact
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au
for a copy of the report - I couldnt find it on the website, but will report the link if I can locate it
News just in [14 May]
The address of the full report is
Careful - it is 150 pages or so
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Decision re provision of captions
The Australian Human Rights Commission has handed-down its decision on
the application by cinema chains for a moratorium on complaints
regarding captions and audio description.
The Commission has not
released its complete report yet, but will do so "shortly".
HREOC website
Feel like getting involved in the campaign to
encourage cinemas to provide access? In Facebook, search "action cinema
access" and join the group, for the latest updates and campaigns.
Want to read some submissions? Have a look at the Arts Access Victoria website...
http://artsaccess.com.au/2010/02/cinema-access-submissions-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission/
the application by cinema chains for a moratorium on complaints
regarding captions and audio description.
The Commission has not
released its complete report yet, but will do so "shortly".
HREOC website
Feel like getting involved in the campaign to
encourage cinemas to provide access? In Facebook, search "action cinema
access" and join the group, for the latest updates and campaigns.
Want to read some submissions? Have a look at the Arts Access Victoria website...
http://artsaccess.com.au/2010/02/cinema-access-submissions-to-the-australian-human-rights-commission/
Monday, April 12, 2010
CICADA at SCIC, with Deafness Forum
Nicole Lawder and Alex Jones from Deafness Forum were introduced.
They gave a presentation about the Deafness Forum and the many issues in which they advocate deaf and hearing-impaired rights.
There are so many issues - captions on TV, in cinemas, accessibility for hearing impaired people in airports and aeroplanes, to name just a very few.
Got a complaint? Lodge a complaint! Tell the deafness forum.
Check the website, Join.
http://www.deafnessforum.org.au
- iP

There are so many issues - captions on TV, in cinemas, accessibility for hearing impaired people in airports and aeroplanes, to name just a very few.
Got a complaint? Lodge a complaint! Tell the deafness forum.
Check the website, Join.
http://www.deafnessforum.org.au
- iP
Monday, March 29, 2010
iView gets Captions
It's been a long time coming but ABC-TV has announced that all prime-time programs will be captioned from 30 March 2010 (as reported in the Guide, Sydney Morning Herald 29 March 2010)
This is something I have written letters, sent email, basically made myself annoying for. I'll check it out and report back...
Good one ABC!
- iP
This is something I have written letters, sent email, basically made myself annoying for. I'll check it out and report back...
Good one ABC!
- iP
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
FluVax
Why risk upper respiratory tract infection?
I have heard that the 2010 Flu vaccine is now available and I expect it will include the swine flu component too.
Especially important for elderly and the infirm. And those susceptible to ear infections.
Fact sheet available here
More details as they come to hand.
I have heard that the 2010 Flu vaccine is now available and I expect it will include the swine flu component too.
Especially important for elderly and the infirm. And those susceptible to ear infections.
Fact sheet available here
More details as they come to hand.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Seniors Week 21 - 28 March
The program for the week's events is located on the webpage [link]
Check the entire site at this address
The Ambassadors this year has a long list of interesting personalities too! Have a look

Check the entire site at this address
The Ambassadors this year has a long list of interesting personalities too! Have a look
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
CICADA dates on the Calendar
CICADA dates
Future picnics in 2010
13 June, 15 August, 4 October
Committee meetings in 2010
31 March, 11 June, 13 August, 24 October
Friday, March 12, 2010
Ensemble theatre access
The Ensemble theatre offers a hearing loop covering 90% of the audience and Audio description.
The York theatre at the Seymour Centre provides hearing-impaired access via the Sennheiser Sound Aid system
Contact the Box Office when you make your booking, let them know your requirements.
Main site
Program - you can see which performances provide audio-description
Access links
Ensemble Theatre
York Theatre, Seymour Centre
Have you visited either of these venues? Comment below about the facilities.

The York theatre at the Seymour Centre provides hearing-impaired access via the Sennheiser Sound Aid system
Contact the Box Office when you make your booking, let them know your requirements.
Main site
Program - you can see which performances provide audio-description
Access links
Ensemble Theatre
York Theatre, Seymour Centre
Have you visited either of these venues? Comment below about the facilities.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
2010 French Film Festival
Tired of not getting movies with English captions?
How about trying movies with a french flavour - they are always captioned in English.
The French Film Festival runs from 2 to 21 March so get in quick.
In Sydney, sessions at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt and Academy Twin and Palace Verona, Paddington
Visit
http://www.frenchfilmfestival.org/
for the full program and ticket details.
Get there a little early...
Don't forget to mention that you are hearing-impaired [if you are] and ask where to sit for the best audio loop reception.
Maps
Palace Norton Street
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How about trying movies with a french flavour - they are always captioned in English.
The French Film Festival runs from 2 to 21 March so get in quick.
In Sydney, sessions at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt and Academy Twin and Palace Verona, Paddington
Visit
http://www.frenchfilmfestival.org/
for the full program and ticket details.
Get there a little early...
Don't forget to mention that you are hearing-impaired [if you are] and ask where to sit for the best audio loop reception.
Maps
Palace Norton Street
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Academy Twin and Verona Paddington
View Larger Map
Monday, March 8, 2010
Website Accessibility Review March 2010
Got something to say about news websites?
In March 2010 you can review the news sites of
The Australian
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Age
AWARe website
So come on have your say, nothing changes by itself in media.
It's an easy online questionnaire, 2 mins from start to finish. You'll need to register first.
In March 2010 you can review the news sites of
The Australian
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Age
AWARe website
So come on have your say, nothing changes by itself in media.
It's an easy online questionnaire, 2 mins from start to finish. You'll need to register first.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
More theatrical caption sessions
Monday, March 1, 2010
Access Action on Wet Saturday
On Saturday 13 February a group of about fifty from all walks of life gathered to protest the lack of accessible cinema sessions in Australia.
We gathered at the cinema complex in George St 'Events', formerly Hoyts.
Our protest was joined in other cities across the country. There were similar protests in Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide.
Here are some pics from the Sydney group [clicking the image will take you to the album to see larger versions]
And here's the ABCTV news item from YouTube
We gathered at the cinema complex in George St 'Events', formerly Hoyts.
Our protest was joined in other cities across the country. There were similar protests in Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide.
Here are some pics from the Sydney group [clicking the image will take you to the album to see larger versions]
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Transport in Sydney
You may know that the Premier has announced a new transport plan for Sydney.
There is a page set up for comments [need to sign up]
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Captioned Cinema Screenings
OK WE've all sent the postcards and letters, but where are the existing cinema captioned session times?
Right here, on the Media Access website
NSW
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com.au/session-times/nsw
ACT
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com.au/session-times/act
Unfortunately not blogged so you have to check back for changes and updates
Right here, on the Media Access website
NSW
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com.au/session-times/nsw
ACT
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com.au/session-times/act
Unfortunately not blogged so you have to check back for changes and updates
Thursday, February 11, 2010
More captions action
Facebook members, check this link
There are a couple of draft letters to The Federal Attorney-General, Robert McLelland and Bill Shorten, MP in which our objection is raised to the suggested exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act for two and a half years. Why should that be?
Who else should the letters be sent to?
Fill in the letter and let your disquiet be heard in Canberra. We want to go to the movies too!!
Send them an email or copy then print the letter so they have to reply on paper. Well one of the minions anyway...

There are a couple of draft letters to The Federal Attorney-General, Robert McLelland and Bill Shorten, MP in which our objection is raised to the suggested exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act for two and a half years. Why should that be?
Who else should the letters be sent to?
Fill in the letter and let your disquiet be heard in Canberra. We want to go to the movies too!!
Send them an email or copy then print the letter so they have to reply on paper. Well one of the minions anyway...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Blogs from deaf people
You're not alone
The internet is buzzing with people telling their story. It's blogging and it's the information revolution.
Here's a few choice blogs
Deaf Village
A collection from all over the world
Kate Locke [sadly discontinued]
A quite moving blog from a Sydney cochlear implant recipient
deafinitely
Another Sydney cochlear recipient
Curse of Silence
BHA's resident blogmeister tells the story of his implant and beyond
Have any to add to the list - Comment and they will be posted!

The internet is buzzing with people telling their story. It's blogging and it's the information revolution.
Here's a few choice blogs
Deaf Village
A collection from all over the world
Kate Locke [sadly discontinued]
A quite moving blog from a Sydney cochlear implant recipient
deafinitely
Another Sydney cochlear recipient
Curse of Silence
BHA's resident blogmeister tells the story of his implant and beyond
Have any to add to the list - Comment and they will be posted!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Audioloop at the Museum of Sydney
Last night I visited the Museum of Sydney (for a slideshow on Gardens of Spain)
The telecoil and audioloop setup in the AGL theatre worked perfectly - the best I've ever experienced!
The speaker was easily understandable, and not once did I feel the need for captions.
I wish all entertainment venues (and elsewhere) could follow their example.
Check the upcoming events below
Links
The telecoil and audioloop setup in the AGL theatre worked perfectly - the best I've ever experienced!
The speaker was easily understandable, and not once did I feel the need for captions.
I wish all entertainment venues (and elsewhere) could follow their example.
Check the upcoming events below
Links
Friday, February 5, 2010
New Personal Hospital Kit
Better Hearing Australia Canberra Group has developed a new Personal Hospital Kit for use by people with a hearing loss who have to go into hospital. The kit is designed to make you feel safer in hospital by providing signage to identify you as a person with special communication needs. It will also provide you with advice in preparing for a hospital visit, what to expect in hospital and gives you a trouble shooting guide for hearing aids that might be playing up.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Website Accessibility - Australia Web Access Review
Got something to say about news websites?
In February 2010 you can review the news sites of ABC, Seven and Nine
AWARe website
Nothing changes unless you say something. So, complain or give positive feedback if it's warranted.
It's an easy online questionnaire, 2 mins from start to finish. You'll need to register first.
In February 2010 you can review the news sites of ABC, Seven and Nine
AWARe website
Nothing changes unless you say something. So, complain or give positive feedback if it's warranted.
It's an easy online questionnaire, 2 mins from start to finish. You'll need to register first.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Cicada
You may know that CICADA exists as a support group for Cochlear Implant users. Our very own Roma Wood OAM is on the Committee.
Webpage - http://www.cicada.org.au/
Their up-coming events are available on the Activities - Calendar link
Check the Membership link for those details
They have an event planned for February 14 2010 at SCIC, Gladesville, with guest speakers, and interesting discussion regarding latest cochlear equipment developments. Oh, and a sausage sizzle too!
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Webpage - http://www.cicada.org.au/
Their up-coming events are available on the Activities - Calendar link
Check the Membership link for those details
They have an event planned for February 14 2010 at SCIC, Gladesville, with guest speakers, and interesting discussion regarding latest cochlear equipment developments. Oh, and a sausage sizzle too!
View Larger Map
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Know someone who is hearing impaired?
Maybe they could benefit from not being isolated.
They could
• learn speech-reading at our classes
• participate in the BHA craft circle
• mix with a fun group of people, who happen to be hearing impaired
• join in our other activities
Support Better Hearing Australia [Sydney branch] - Join today.
They could
• learn speech-reading at our classes
• participate in the BHA craft circle
• mix with a fun group of people, who happen to be hearing impaired
• join in our other activities
Support Better Hearing Australia [Sydney branch] - Join today.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Grenfell Lipreading Classes
The introductory lipreading classes will re-commence in Grenfell on Tuesday 2nd February 2010.
The group meets in the group room at Grenfell Community Health, Camp Street Grenfell.
The classes are for an hour from 11am to 12 noon.
There were six starters when we began in November 2009.
Here's a map of the location
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The group meets in the group room at Grenfell Community Health, Camp Street Grenfell.
The classes are for an hour from 11am to 12 noon.
There were six starters when we began in November 2009.
Here's a map of the location
View Larger Map
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
DBCDE Report - Access to Electronic Media
via the Deafness Forum
The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy [Minister Stephen Conroy] has released the report "Access to Electronic Media for the Hearing and Vision Impaired: Approaches for Consideration".
Members of the public are encouraged to obtain a copy of this report and submit their comments on the issues raised. Submissions are due by 29 January 2010.
Download the
Guidelines for Submissions
Download the
Guidelines for Submissions
Media Release about DVD accessibility
The Deafness Forum has circulated a media release from the Australian Visual Software Distributors Association (AVSDA) regarding their commitment to audio description and captioning on DVDs.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Cochlear Handy hint - microphone
This may apply to some hearing aids as well - I don't know
With your Cochlear Implant, freedom style you may have received an extension lapel microphone.
Here's a technique I have found to be quite handy, when out in the backyard - against cicadas, birds aeroplanes, wind and background noise.
More tips as they come to hand...
With your Cochlear Implant, freedom style you may have received an extension lapel microphone.
Here's a technique I have found to be quite handy, when out in the backyard - against cicadas, birds aeroplanes, wind and background noise.
- Connect the lapel microphone to your speech processor - get your audiologist to show you if you don't know how.
- Using a piece of velcro or sticky tape attach the microphone body to a chopstick on bamboo skewer, say 30cm long.
- Now you can 'interview' your guests - this puts the microphone closer to them by 0.5m. I find the 'noise reduction' setting to be the most effective.
- Also - too much wind? In the TV/video industry they use a fluffy microphone called a 'dead cat'. They don't exist in the size we need - 1cm x 2cm.
- I have used a spectacle soft drawstring bag to good effect and will try a finger from a children's glove. This will fit better and be less cumbersome.
More tips as they come to hand...
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