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A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing, meaning hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears. It can be mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe or profound, and can affect one or both ears.
There are two categories that distinguish the deaf community; partially deaf and profoundly deaf. The video selection below gives some explanations from different perspectives.
Navigating Deafness in a hearing world
If you prefer to read there are some great articles below that will give you some insights into the deaf community.
If you want to take your learning further take a look at this selection of courses. They are all free and online so can be done when it suits your schedule.
If you feel you need help then please contact our inclusion support co-ordinators for specific support at
als@kaplan.co.uk