Advanced Audiology Concepts
 

 

8897 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060, 440-205-8848 

The Kooser Program: The Hidden Impact of Hearing Loss

The Hidden Impact of Hearing Loss is a supportive educational one day program for individuals with hearing loss and family members.  It is a fun interactive workshop offering information on hearing, hearing loss, communication and tools for the work environment.  We encourage participants to bring a communication partner.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to increase enjoyment of life through improved hearing and communication.  The educational component as well as the communication strategies and coping mechanisms have assisted individuals with hearing loss in easing communication with family, co-workers and friends. Participants overwhelmingly report the activity to be worthwhile and many experience life changing results. 

The Mission is to enhance and empower the life of individuals with hearing loss and their families through education and support services. 

The goal of the program is to increase awareness of the hidden impact of hearing loss and how to effectively cope.  The workshop allows participants an opportunity to discuss issues with others who have hearing loss. 

The program was developed by Cathy Kooser, a licensed social worker, who has a severe high frequency sensorineural hearing loss.  Cathy obtained her bachelor's degree in social work from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and her master's degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Agenda:   

8:00-8:30              Registration
8:30                       Introduction
                              Statistics on hearing loss
                              The ear and how it works
                              Hearing loss and your hearing test results
                              Effects of hearing loss on communication
                              Hearing aids and assistive technologies
12:00                     Lunch Break/On your own/Several restaurants are close by
1:00                       Psychosocial emotional effects of hearing loss
                              Ineffective communication strategies
                              Effective communication strategies
                              Hearing loss in the workplace
                              Hearing loss and relationships
4:30                       Adjourn

There is plenty of time for participant discussion, quesitons and answers.  Shariang personal communcation challenges and solutions is encouraged throughout the workshop.

Testimonials from past participants 

 Workshop Dates for 2010
March 20, 2010
May 14, 2010
July 23, 2010
September 18, 2010
November 19, 2010

Location
Best Western Lawnfield Inn
8434 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-7378

Guest rooms can be arranged directly through the hotel.

Directions to the Lawnfield Inn
From I90: Exit at Rt 615 (Center Street). Go North. Turn right on Rt 20 (Mentor Ave). Lawnfield is located on right, just after the turn.
From Rt 2: Exit at Rt 615 (Center Street). Go South. Turn left on Rt 20 (Mentor Ave). Lawnfield is located on right, just after the turn.