5014V - Cultural and Informational Center for Individuals with Hearing Loss and Their Families

It is commonly understood that better outcomes for management and treatment of hearing loss can be linked to greater knowledge and acceptance of the condition by the patient/client/student and their families. Knowledge is power. However, often individuals and their families do not have access to an impartial site hosting a variety of resources for review. This presentation will discuss the need and development of an accessible and neutral site where individuals and their families can access diverse information and a variation of literature around topics related to hearing loss. It will also cover the steps for the development of a cultural and informational center, including tips on fundraising and overall management.