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15th March 2019
Deaf Scotland Expo 15th March 2019 Who are Phonak? Who are Phonak? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Deaf Scotland Expo 15th March 2019 Who are Phonak? Who are Phonak? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Deaf Scotland Expo 15th March 2019 Who are Phonak? Who are Phonak? We are one of the worlds leading providers of communications solutions. We supply equipment for challenging listening situations such as: Noisy environments
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Who are Phonak?
- We are one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions.
- We supply equipment for challenging listening situations such as:
Noisy environments Communications at distance Poor reverberation
- Hearing is more than speaking to someone over a short distance.
- Communication takes place in diverse forms today, and a person with a hearing loss, should not
be disadvantaged by these challenges.
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The Challenges
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Consequences of hearing loss
Practical
- Missed information
- Poor communication
- Increased listening effort
- Fatigue
Emotional
- Sense of isolation
- Depression
- Genuine physical medical problems
- Reduced employment options
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Hearing aid technology
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Welcome to Roger
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Roger Select™ Roger Table Mic II Roger Touchscreen™ Roger Pen
What is Roger?
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Did you know you may be entitled to a FREE assistive listening device?
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How?
- Hearing grants are available that offer you free equipment to help you with your hearing loss via
three main schemes:
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Access to Work (AtW) Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Veterans’ Hearing Fund (VHF)
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Find out more
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