The Sounds of Silence films mentioned in the story on the previous page can all
be viewed at:
https://www.gensstories.com.au/project-the-sounds-of-silence
Here is a an excerpt from that Webpage:
Stories From the Hearing-Impaired Community of Canberra
Is there life after deaf? What's that squeak in the car? Have I turned into my
father? Is it possible to study a master's degree with profound hearing loss?
Can people accept me for my talents? These questions are explored by five
Canberrans with hearing-impairment, in their own words and with their own
images.
Editor:
If there is sufficient interest, a group viewing of the Sounds of Silence
films at the church could be arranged.
The hearing loop systems in our church and both halls are there to assist
people with hearing impairments, but can only be used by people with
hearing aids or cochlear implants with a T-switch that has to be selected in
order to pick up the signal from the hearing loop. Unfortunately the loop in
the church doesn’t work outside of the pews area - so not in the choir
seats, not in the rear annexe and not near the entry door. Even in the pews,
where the loop does work, some users find it necessary to tilt their heads
in particular directions to pick up the signal. The only solution would be a
new, and quite expensive, loop installation.
St Margaret's News
12
September 2017