Partners for Inclusive Communities is pleased to offer the following training:
Understanding Hearing Loss and Assistive Listening Technology
Date: Thursday, March 21st.
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Central Time
Location: Zoom
Registration: Online Registration Form
Presenter: Paula Pottenger, M.Ed.
Description: Hearing loss is a condition that is prevalent in the United States. The Center for Disease Control 2019 data indicates that 13% of adults aged 18 and over had some difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid. As adults age, hearing loss becomes even more prevalent. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have significant hearing loss. Changes in our hearing impacts communication and understanding. It’s important for anyone who provides direct services to understand the impact of hearing loss. This presentation will give an overview of hearing loss and provide information about assistive listening devices. This is a repeat of a popular webinar.
Presenter Bio: Paula Pottenger is a member of the University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities staff and has more than 40 years of experience in counseling and disability. Her experience includes the development of service delivery programs for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind. Paula is an experienced trainer on ADA issues and assistive listening technology.
Grant Funded: This presentation is offered under the Arkansas Roadmap Initiative: Enhancing Supports for Older Arkansans who are Victims of Abuse and Financial Exploitation Project.
Accessibility: Speech-to-Text (Typewell) will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in these trainings, please email Paula Pottenger at ppotten@uark.edu.
Questions: If you have any questions, feel free to contact Paula Pottenger at ppotten@uark.edu.