Deaf N Able Community Interest Company

01/08/2026

You heard it here!

01/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LnbkV6kqN/

☀️ Summer holidays are in full swing! 🌍✈️

If you're travelling this summer and use a cochlear implant or hearing technology, why not take a look at some brilliant travel advice from one of our patients, Peter?

From packing essentials to navigating airports, Peter shares his top tips to help make your journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Read Peter's Travel Tips here: 👉 https://scottishcochlearimplants.org.uk/stories/10/peters_travel_tips

31/07/2026

Here are some things people who are deaf or hard of hearing shared when asked what they wishe people knew:

People with hearing loss have trouble understanding people who talk fast.

Don’t be upset if I ask you to repeat yourself. When I ask you to repeat something I did not hear, PLEASE do not tell me it does not matter!

All communication is important.

Don't tell me to LISTEN. I’m doing the best I can.

Just because some of us wear hearing devices does not mean our hearing is restored. We don't have typical hearing.

Hearing aids help, but do not restore hearing.

Being hard of hearing makes me feel as though I’m caught between two worlds.

I’m not being rude when I ask you to repeat yourself.

I’m just a regular kid. If you have questions, ask me. Please don’t just stare at me.

Use captioning for every single thing.

Please don’t continue to repeat the word if I am not understanding. Try putting it in context.

Do not tell me to "turn up" my hearing aids.

Being deaf doesn’t mean you have a sad life.

I can do anything. I wish people would stop assuming what I can and can't do, and just let me try.

Volume control is hard.

Saying "never mind" is hurtful

I am NOT stupid!

If I can't see you, I can't hear you.

If you get frustrated with me because I don’t understand, know that it’s 3X's as frustrating for me.

Being hard of hearing or deaf is not a weakness or sign of lack of intelligence. Treat everyone with respect.

When I tell you I am hard of hearing, please don’t start yelling at me. Louder is not better.

I know you are trying to help, but I would appreciate you waiting for me to tell you what I need or you asking me how you can assist me in hearing you.

My son would like people to know that he will not "outgrow" his hearing loss and that he will need hearing aids for the rest of his life.
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Thank you to the amazing people in this community who shared!

Awareness and understanding are key!

To check out more resources:

Encouragement and resources for parents who are raising kids who have hearing loss, cochlear implants. Support found here through books, blog posts sharing experience of raising kids who are deaf or hard of hearing.

16/07/2026

https://lipreadingawareness.org.uk/

Learn how lipreading works and why awareness matters for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

10/07/2026

You have a loop on Telford station but I don’t think there’s a system in Birmingham New Street!!!!!

🚆🔊 A major step forward for hearing accessibility at Brighton Station!

We're delighted to see Auracast technology now permanently installed at Brighton Station, helping passengers with compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, headphones and earbuds hear important station announcements more clearly.

This achievement has its roots in a conversation East Sussex Hearing had with Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) when we were invited to advise on ways to make their services more hearing friendly. One of our recommendations was the introduction of Auracast technology.

We were then pleased to connect GTR with Ampetronic, whose expertise has helped turn that idea into reality. The result is the UK's first permanent Auracast installation at a railway station, making travel more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

It's fantastic to see collaboration between accessibility organisations, transport providers and technology specialists leading to real-world improvements that make a difference to people's daily lives.

Read more about the project here:
👉 https://aurahear.com/2026/07/auracast-arrives-at-brighton-station-and-its-for-keeps/

Gatwick Express
Thameslink
Southern Railway

04/07/2026

📣 It’s Co-production Week! 🤝

The best services are shaped with people, not just for them.

If you have experience of Adult Social Care, we want to hear from you. We want you to get involved - as residents, carers and families - and have the opportunity to share views, influence decisions and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Telford and Wrekin.

Your voice matters – and together we can make a real difference. 💚

👉 Find out more and get involved: https://orlo.uk/YHUIH

04/07/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87288g4zrgo

Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.

24/05/2026

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23/05/2026

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🚨 Struggling to follow conversations because of hearing loss? You’re not alone. ☕💬

Join us for our friendly Summer Term Lipreading Coffee Morning for past, present, and future lip readers.

🍰 Tea, coffee & cakes
💬 Meet fellow lip readers
👋 Chat with tutor Helen Hollings
📚 Find out about classes restarting in September 2026

📍 Kenilworth
📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm

We also offer classes in Redditch, Bulkington, Coventry and online.

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so please get in touch if you would like to attend.

👉 Please share this post to help us reach more people with hearing loss.

22/05/2026

Due to a Family Emergency, the Coping with your hearing loss course, held in the C**k Hotel Wellington Telford on Tuesday evening, is suspended until further notice