Project to include those with a hearing loss

Presentation will include tips from guide

Pardon Me, What Did You Say? - A Guide to Navigating in the Hard of Hearing World is a project of the P.E.I. chapter of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA PEI) that aims to foster wider engagement in the community for those seniors and others who are hard of hearing.

Members of CHHA P.E.I. have compiled a large print booklet that will be a tool for both those who are hard of hearing and for the people with whom they communicate. It will contain a wide range of tips for more effective communication skills. It also will contain stories, illustrated by artist Wayne Wright, meant to encourage those who are hard of hearing to let others know about their difficulty. More than 50 per cent of seniors have some hearing loss.

During October and November, in communities across the Island, 30- to 40-minute presentations are being led by CHHA P.E.I. members, who will introduce key tips found in the booklet. Each presentation will be followed with questions and conversation. All are welcome, and a free copy of the booklet will be given to those who attend.

Remaining dates and locations for the public presentations are as follows:

Charlottetown Seniors Active Living Centre, Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m.;

North Rustico Seniors’ Club, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.;

Souris Silver Threads Seniors Club, Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Cornwall West River United Church, Nov. 27, 2 p.m.;

Alberton Arts and Heritage Centre, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m.