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An Introduction to Hearing Loss Awareness

Free 60 minute webinar with live Q&A

A clear, practical introduction to hearing loss awareness designed to help you create more inclusive and accessible environments for everyone.

Hosted live on Zoom by author and speaker Emily Owen, this session offers simple, actionable guidance along with space for questions and discussion.

Dates: Monday 7 September (Daytime) and Monday 2 November (Evening).

What you will learn

  • Why hearing loss awareness matters

  • The everyday challenges faced by people who are hard of hearing

  • Practical ways to improve communication and accessibility

  • Simple steps to make your environment more welcoming and inclusive

Who it is for

Church leaders, ministry teams, volunteers, inclusion leads, accessibility advocates, and anyone who wants to better support people who are deaf or hard of hearing in churches, community groups, and organisations.

By the end of the session, you will leave with clear insight, practical tools, and confidence to make meaningful changes, with the option to explore further training.

Special Hearing Loss Awareness Event

Join us for a special online Hearing Loss Awareness event on 17 September featuring guest speaker Breeze Translate. Discover practical ways to make your church or organisation more inclusive and see a live demonstration of technology that helps remove communication barriers for people who are hard of hearing. More here…

Training Dates

  • Monday 7 September 2026 at 1:00pm (Daytime Zoom)

  • Thursday 17 September 2026 at 7:00pm (Evening Zoom) with Breeze Translate

  • Monday 2 November 2026 at 7:00pm (Evening Zoom)

Register below today

Monday 7 September
Thursday 17 September
Monday 2 November

Help Promote the Training in Your Church or Community

We have made it simple for you to share this opportunity with others.

Download ready to print posters and leaflets in A5 and A4, available in full colour or greyscale to help reduce ink usage. Whether displayed in your church or shared directly with others, these resources are designed to make promotion easy and effective.

Download posters and leaflets below