Living with Hearing Loss Workshop with Dean Olson- G26030407
Come partake in a one-day class that covers the topics related to losing partial hearing or a significant portion of hearing. In the morning session, we will cover problems with the loss of hearing. In the afternoon session, we will brainstorm how to develop strategies and discuss coping strategies and alternatives. We cover several hearing loss topics. The goal is to raise awareness for people experiencing hearing loss, their friends, family, relatives and interested folks. Additionally, the workshop will help people develop or review hearing loss strategies to improve relationships, communication, customer service and events management. The class will help professionals, interested people and community leaders who want to learn more. We cover recommendations for hard of hearing people to work with their hearing loss, hearing people who want to improve communications with people who have hearing challenges and improve or develop hard of hearing coping strategies. In short, as the workshop ends, we hope to increase awareness, empathy, understanding and skills.
Instructor
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Dean OlsonLifelong community leader and advisor. Holds ADA Coordinator Certification. Significant experience started via moderate hearing loss that began at age four, which progressed to profound deafness—ultimately becoming an adult bilateral cochlear implant user. Committed champion for disability accommodations. More than 30 years of tireless service as an accessibility advocate in the public sector and workplace. A recognized Thought Leader in accessibility advocacy, assistive technology advocacy and disability inclusion; sought-after featured speaker, seminar leader and presenter at meetings across the U.S. Since 2012, served as President of the Washington Communication Access Project (WASH-CAP – https://wash-cap.com/), providing leadership and support for increased accessibility. Passion for these causes borne from life experiences via work, volunteerism and travels. Practiced mentor, trainer, tutor and career advisor. Lives in the Seattle area.