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This section intends to highlight helpful insights and facts about what it is like to be Deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Being Deaf or hard-of-hearing affects a lot more than just people's hearing. It can have a significant impact on people’s lives, including their relationships, career, learning ability and mental health.

We hope the information shared here will help you overcome the hearing barrier – whether you are deaf, hard-of-hearing or know someone who is.

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Parenting

The information here is from various sources, and contains useful tips and resources from professionals and parents of children with more complex needs.

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Friends and Family

Are you interested in making social connections in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities?  Here are some resources that can help, whatever your reasons may be.

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In Social Settings

Insights and tips to help reduce the gap and help Deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel less frustrated, excluded and alone in social settings.

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In the Workplace

Evidence-based guidelines to help make workplaces more inclusive of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

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For Service Providers

People who are deaf and hard-of-hearing access many services to assist with communication. Here are some resources for how you can support their needs.

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In an Education Setting

Deaf and hard of hearing students participate in many different education settings.

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