

Twitter feed introduces first deaf commentator at Paralympic Games
Rose Ayling-Ellis has joined the Paralympic Commentating Team. See link below which you can see on Twitter, so you will need to log in.
Rose explains how she is supported in her work.
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Cochlear Implants: The Basics online
USAIS has an online training course which can be accessed from the website at
Cochlear Implants: The Basics online
Anyone who has previously used the www.bit/ly link will find that it does not work. We are working to resolve this as soon as we can.
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My non-implanted hearing device – ADHEAR
Hearpeers is a series of online webinars in which experienced patients discuss their experience of a device and answer questions by those who are considering using it.
Hosted by Lorraine, the parent of Will who has used ADHEAR since the age of 11, and current ADHEAR user, Allison.
At the age of 2 Will was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma which took the hearing from his left ear.
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Systems Support Manager Post at Auditory Implant Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at The University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS).
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Button Battery Dangers for children
Button batteries are in so many products; watches, greeting cards, key fobs and remote controls for example.
Thanks to the tireless work of parent advocates; consumer products, such as remote controls, light-up shoes and greeting cards, face safety testing to ensure that younger children can’t access the batteries. Nevertheless children have died, and many have found themselves in accident and emergency departments, after swallowing button batteries.
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FREE BSL Language Tour of Exhibition in Southampton 20th July
The John Hansard Gallery is hosting a FREE British Sign Language tour of a modern art exhibition by
Permindar Kaur
entitled
Nothing is Fixed
on
Saturday 20th July 2024 at 1.30 pm
The John Hansard Gallery shows regular art exhibitions in the centre of Southampton.
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Changes to Exit for Drivers
The demolition and building works on the University campus continue to challenge us.
Change to the exit route - after appointments. The route changed in July 2024. The exit is now via the route passing by Buildings 25 and 23 onto Granby Grove and Hartley Avenue. The previous exit route to University Road is now closed.
For up to date travel check out the Get to us page on our website.
https://ais.southampton.ac.
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