Tuesday, August 21, 2012

LCI Hearing Programs


Overcoming the Challenges of Hearing Impairment

According to the World Health Organization, more than 278 million people worldwide have moderate to profound hearing loss.
  • Children with hearing impairment can experience delays in the development of speech, language and cognitive skills.
  • In adults, hearing impairment and deafness can make it difficult to obtain and keep employment.
  • Hearing impaired children and adults are often socially stigmatized and isolated.
Lions service activities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing may include:

Member Resources

For information about planning service activity projects related to hearing impairment – including information for chairpersons – please visit the Hearing section of our Member Center.

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