![]() ‘By way of discussion and dialogue and the sharing of experiences, by means of exchanging ideas as well as identifying our fears and anxieties, I hope that we will see an improvement in the services offered to individuals with hearing impairment in the region.’Ī total of 194 families in north Wales are affected by severe hearing difficulties and according to recent press reports, Welsh-speaking children who suffer from deafness are sometimes unduly disadvantaged. ‘This is an ideal opportunity for Bangor University to serve the community in north Wales and I sincerely hope that the event will prove to be beneficial to deaf individuals and their families who are often ignored and forgotten’, comments the Pro Vice-chancellor, Wyn Thomas. Andrew Davies and the inspirational ‘British sign-language’ tutor from Llandudno, David Duller, will explain the challenges and opportunities for individuals facing long-term hearing loss. In addition, the young Oceanography lecturer Dr. Professor David Crystal (Linguistics expert, author and world-wide authority on languages) will be the guest speaker during the morning session while during the afternoon Gareth Foulkes (from the Manx Deaf Society) will plot the history and development of deafness in Wales. Several local, regional and national deaf organisations, as well as volunteer groups active in the field will also be present throughout the day’s events. Following the lunch-time break, there will be an open ‘Question-time’ session which will enable delegates to ask for assistance, and advice and to encourage others. Its aim is to bring individuals and families together to socialise, to discuss the field, to share their experiences and to listen to four distinguished speakers sharing their understanding and specialism. This will be the first conference of its kind in Wales. in Powis Hall, Main Arts Building, College Road, Bangor. The event will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 10.00 a.m. In early June, Bangor University will host a one-day conference for individuals and families who suffer due to hearing impairment. Training and Continuing Professional DevelopmentĪ conference for individuals and families in North Wales who suffer from hearing impairment.Student Placements and Internships in Business & Enterprise.Commercialisation and Intellectual Property (IP).Consultancy, Specialist Expertise and Knowledge.Funding for Collaborative Research and Development (R&D) & Innovation.Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.Research, Innovation and Impact Office (RIIO).
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