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Members of the public will have the opportunity to find out about childhood deafness when the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Listening Bus visits St Thomas’ Square in Newport on Wednesday 11 May.
Invited to the Island by the Isle of Wight Council’s Sensory Support Team, The Listening Bus features a wide range of information and equipment designed to assist deaf children and young people in their communication and learning.
Try out helpful gadgets
People visiting The Listening Bus can try out alarm clocks, flashing doorbells, amplified phones. They can also find out about listening aids specially designed for children and young people.
Deaf children and young people, their family and friends as well as professionals working in the field of childhood deafness are welcome to visit the roadshow and meet the team.
Cllr Dawn Cousins, Isle of Wight Council Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “We are delighted to welcome The Listening Bus to the Isle of Wight, it is a great way for families to find out about the latest technology available to support childhood deafness and the range of services and support on offer through the National Deaf Children’s Society.”
The Listening Bus will be based outside St Thomas Church in Newport from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday 11 May 2011.
