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Hearing Programs

In 1925, Lions accepted the challenge posed by Helen Keller (a woman who became blind and deaf in childhood) to help persons who are deaf as well as bthose who are blind. Services provided by Lions clubs for persons who are bdeaf or hard of hearing include:

hearing awareness
hearing screenings
communications aids for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
recreational camps for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
support for the Deaf or hard of hearing community

In 1999-2000, Lions donated more than US$4.7 million and volunteered more bthan 180,000 hours to hearing-related service projects.

Hearing Awareness
Lion clubs appoint one member to serve as their Hearing and Speech Action and bWork with the Deaf chairman. On the district level, a Lion is appointed as bDistrict Hearing and Speech Action and Work with the Deaf chairman.

Lions help educate the public about hearing loss.

The Lions of Multiple District 105 (British Isles and Ireland), created the Sympathetic Ear Program to increase awareness and understanding of deafness.
In India, the Lions of District 324-D3 produced pamphlets in regional languages explaining deafness, possible treatments, and job training opportunities.
The Lions of District 35 (Florida, USA) worked with government officials for the passage of a new state law requiring hearing screenings for newborn babies.
Lions in Missouri, USA, sponsored billboards that informed the public about hearing and deafness.
In Alberta, Canada, the hearing chairman for Lions District 37-E, used puppets, coloring books, audiotapes, and videotapes to teach children about hearing loss.