See Hear Exhibition

Issued by Sight Action

An exhibition is being staged at the Merkinch Community Centre, Inverness between 10 am – 3 pm on Wednesday 30 October by services for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and people who have sight loss. It is a chance for people with a sensory loss, the public and health/social care staff to increase their awareness of the equipment and services that are available in this area.

The day covers a range of opportunities,

1. Exhibition hall, offering a chance to speak to a range of representatives, who specialise in supporting people with Sight or Hearing loss. On display will be a considerable range of equipment including CCTV technology a means of making newspaper print much larger, doorbell alerts, talking watches and personal listening devices.

2. Workshops on Lip reading, BSL sign language, Eye health care, Hearing and Sight loss awareness, sighted guide.

3. Live stage entertainment – Singing signing choir, soloists.

4. DVD rolling programme to understand the issues faced by people with a hearing or sight loss.

The day is set to be a fun, but informative day. There is no charge to attend. Just drop in and stay for 30 minutes or all day.

So what is See Hear?  This is taken from the Scottish Government report, making eye sight and hearing a priority. The report recognises the high number of people who have a sight or hearing loss in the highlands. The aim of See Hear in simple terms is, to improve awareness of the issues amongst all specialist and mainstream services and to help people to know what to look for and how to support someone with a Sight or Hearing loss.

For more information contact Sight Action on 01463 233663.