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IFHOH Press Release May 30, 2017:  
WHO (World Health Organization) adopted an important resolution about hearing loss and hearing care.
IFHOH release before the WHO resolution.
The WHO resolution (it's the 5th one).
IFHOH release after the WHO resolution.
IFHOH 2nd CI webinar - 2 Feb 2021
Cochlear Implant (CI) Experiences and Best Practice Tips for anyone who wants to know more about them.  Several experts will explain the important things to know and answer your questions.
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IFHOH CI Webinar
15-Oct-2020
Cochlear Implants: Increasing Awareness and Access
View Video Recording with Captions
This webinar include up to date information about CI from several experts.

 IFHOH & IFHOHYP Webinar

COVID-19 and Persons with Hearing Loss

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LTA Online event on 6-Nov-2020
 
LiveTextAccess (LTA) interesting online event:  Accessibility as a human right
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Free registration and Event Program here
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Promo video here
CAPAC and ICIAA meeting - 17-Dec-2019
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IFHOH is part of the International Cochlear Implants Advocacy Alliance that had a meeting in Geneva and created the Consumer and Professional Advocacy Committee (CAPAC).

  Postponed  

3 pictures from te Netherlands: Yellow cheese, River with boat, Send way
IFHOHYP (International Federation of Hard Of Hearing Young People) is having its Summer Camp at the end of July in the Netherlands
For More Details Click here 
UN CRPD committee nominations ( Details in English , Spanish ).  
IFHOH actively promotes the human rights of all persons with disabilities, including people who are hard of hearing, as defined and applied globally through the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
We urge you, as an IFHOH member organisation, to read and consider how you can support the nomination of someone from your country to the UN CRPD Committee. For further information please email general.secretary@ifhoh.com (Oct. 2017)
The Coalition on Hearing Loss and Disability Manifesto Launch
(EFHOH, which is an independent region of IFHOH, is part of this coalition)
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IFHOH Washington Declaration 2016
New Technologies for Hard of Hearing People
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IFHOH CRPD Toolkit was published.
This is a guide for hard of hearing persons, how to implement the UN CRPD in their country

IFHOH Congress 2016 - July 23-25, 2016, Washington DC, USA

Hearing Loss Association of America Hosts the IFHOH Congress 2016, in conjunction with the
HLAA Convention 2016, in the Washington Hilton Hotel, USA - Convention / Congress  site

Finland finally ratifies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
and its Optional Protocol - May 12, 2016

Finland joined 26 European states and 164 states all over the world.  
Official announcement

Our Sponsors Generosity enable us to Continue our Advocacy for all Hard of Hearing Persons

Amplifon: The world's leading dedicated hearing aid specialist – With 60 years' experience and more
than 5,700 specialist centres in 20 countries, we're the world's leading dedicated hearing aid specialist.
All our hearing care is tailored to each person's hearing and lifestyle needs and is delivered by
professionally qualified hearing aid audiologists. From our comprehensive hearing assessment to your programme of Free Lifetime Aftercare, we are committed to help you get the very best from your hearing.

Since 1946, Bernafon has been passionate about developing quality hearing systems that enable people with hearing difficulties to enjoy authentic listening experiences. With Swiss Engineering, precision technology, and our commitment to individual service, we strive to exceed our customers' expectations. Our aim is to provide extra value to our partners every day. Bernafon representatives and employees in over 70 countries fulfill our vision to help people with impaired hearing communicate again without limitations.

Cochlear believe deaf and hard of hearing people should have access to hearing health care and the hearing technology they need to enable them to live full and connected lives.

Cochlear’s implantable hearing technology has helped over 450,000 people of all ages in over 100 countries to live full and active lives by reconnecting them with family, friends, community and work.

ReSound constantly strives to develop better solutions that help people rediscover hearing so they can live rich, active and fulfilling lives. 

With roots that reach all the way back to 1943, ReSound has pioneered the hearing aid industry and delivered a number of hearing industry firsts. 

ReSound was the first to deliver 2.4GHz technology in hearing aids for direct connectivity and the world's first Made for iPhone® hearing aid with direct stereo sound streaming. 

ReSound is represented in more than 80 countries around the world.

Becoming an industry leader requires dedication, determination and a desire to challenge the status quo. We strive to be experts in audiology and hearing solutions, and combined with a strong focus in research & development, we empower you to hear more, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.

Our Mission
We invent the future of better hearing and understanding.
 

Our Vision
Build the leading hearing company by bringing cutting-edge innovation and customer care to all people suffering from hearing loss.
 

Our Guiding Principles

  • Customers talk, we listen.

  • Continuous improvement in all we do.

  • We are honest and trustworthy with one another.

  • We compete to win and create value for our stakeholders

  • Quality is not an act — it’s a habit.

IFHOH - International Federation of Hard of Hearing People

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