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Regaining Control of Your Life Through Self-Help Groups
Twelve Reasons Why Self-help Groups are Good for You
- Provide a community of people with hearing loss who understand and are empathic to your unique problems
- Help you deal with the issues of hearing loss stigma.
- Will help you understand your legal rights as a person with a hearing loss
- Will teach you coping and communication strategies.
- Will help you adjust and communicate your needs in a “hearing” workplace.
- Will share technologies beyond your hearing aids that will enhance your ability to function in the world.
- Will educate you on technologies and strategies for ensuring your safety.
- Will show you how to stay tuned into family conversations.
- Will suggest strategies for communicating in noisy situations.
- Will show you how to accommodate your hearing loss while traveling
- Will empower you through exchange of knowledge, encouragement and the sharing of experiences.
- Will alleviate the despair and isolation of hearing loss through their support.
Source of Information:
“Regaining Control of Your Life through Self-help Groups” by Brenda Battat, HLAA Executive Director.
Bowling Green, June 5, Emergency Preparedness
Kentuckiana May 8, 2012 Meeting on Cochlear Implants
Lexington May 3, 2012 Meeting On The Yellow Ribbon Program



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