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Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Bring on the Tech!
By Rosemary This blog celebrates Calgary Seniors’ Week June 3 – 9, 2024. What’s Your Sign? There are several signs that you might be experiencing hearing loss, including: Difficulty understanding...
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Understanding the Difference
By Rosemary June has arrived, and with it, our Step into Summer campaign begins. I thought it would be informative to create a series of blog posts that define deafness and hearing loss, covering...
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Uncovering the Causes of Hearing Loss
By Rosemary Hearing loss can happen to anyone, whether suddenly or gradually, depending on the type. The big question is, what causes hearing loss? There are three basic types of hearing loss:...
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Celebrating DeafBlind Awareness Week: Embracing a Unique Community
By Rosemary Every year, DeafBlind Awareness Week is celebrated during the last week of June to honour Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27th. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about the...
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Recognizing & Preventing Hearing Loss
By Rosemary Say what? Has anyone ever told you you’re losing your hearing? You may deny it because no one wants to lose any of their senses, but consider these common signs of hearing loss: Difficulty...
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Let’s Hear it for a Barrier-Free Alberta!
By Rosemary Alberta Ability Network held a Refuel & Relaunch event on June 18, 2024 in Calgary. AAN & BFA Alberta Ability Network (AAN) (an initiative of Cerebral Palsy Alberta) is a group...
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July 30 – Unlocking the World of American Sign Language
By Rosemary The Deaf instructor walked into the classroom, bright-eyed and smiling. I was instantly drawn to her, curious to see how things would unfold. As she motioned for our attention, the...
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Embracing Life After Sudden Hearing Loss
By Rosemary I peeked around the corner from my office to find a bright, cheery man with coffee in hand. “This must be my 11 o’clock,” I thought to myself. I introduced myself and the man turned his...
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Giving With Intention – Does Equitable Communication Align With Your Values?
By Rosemary Living With Intention In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in routine. As a partner, friend, and coworker, I often find myself going through the motions...
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Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Promoting Inclusivity and Understanding
Every September, we come together to recognize Deaf Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the rights and inclusion of the Deaf community and those who are hard of hearing. This month is an...
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Celebrating the Deaf Community: The Significance of the Deaf Flag
By Rosemary Did you know there is a Deaf flag? Well, I didn’t until the Calgary Association of the Deaf reached out and invited our organization to participate in a Deaf flag-raising ceremony in...
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Standing Up for Yourself: Self-Advocacy Tips for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing...
By Rosemary Squeak!! People who are Deaf and hard of hearing have learned to be flexible and creative to “jump through the hoops” of communication barriers in their daily lives. For many, this results...
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Accessibility NOW Rally
Did you know that Alberta is one of the last provinces in Canada without an Accessibility Act? In a world where inclusivity should be the norm, there remains a pressing need to address accessibility...
View ArticleCelebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2024: Authenticity...
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace and encourage inclusive hiring practices. This year, Alberta...
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Fire Safety for People who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
By Rosemary October is a month of celebrating Thanksgiving and handing out Halloween candy. October 6-12 is also Fire Prevention Week. You may have adjusted your thermostat this October as the colder...
View ArticleLight it Up! Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
By Rosemary October 17, 2024, is this year’s “Light It Up! For NDEAM” and we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of this impactful event! What Is “Light It Up! For NDEAM”? “Light It Up! For NDEAM” is a...
View ArticleJoin Us for Our Second Annual Gala Fundraiser: Shake it Up!
By Rosemary We’re excited to announce our second annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, at 6 p.m. at the Scandinavian Centre of Calgary. This year’s theme is Shake it Up! Shattering...
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