Teresa Barnes, RN has had a hearing loss since birth, therefore understands the nuisance of hearing loss both personally and professionally as a former emergency room head nurse, mother, and active citizen. After a life-threatening accident for not hearing a warning shout from behind and the realization that hearing loss was the leading invisible disability, has a huge stigma, and a lot of unmet needs. Teresa federally registered the Hearing Friendly Symbol, developed the Certified Hearing Friendly Training Program, and is founder of HearCommunication a business education company.
Teresa is a graduate of UCSD with a BA in Communications and a California Board Registered Nurse. She is a Board Member of the San Diego Chapter of the International Association for Women, American Nursing Association Member, Carlsbad Business Chamber Member, Hearing Loss Association of America and contributor to HR.com for human resource employee..
Hearing loss affects all. Teresa understands the nuisances of this disability of hearing loss both personally and professionally, as a former emergency room manager. She took a life-threatening ski accident for not hearing from behind. She made limoncello by federally registering the Hearing Friendly Symbol for visibility, compliance, understanding of a misunderstood topic – hearing loss. She developed the Hearing Friendly Business Training and Certification Program, created a new word Hear’rific and Terrific to empower people with hearng loss and to remove the stigma. She gives webinars on “What Foods to Eat to Reduce and Improve Hearing Loss”.
Teresa, what led you to develop the Hearing Friendly Business Program?
Could you explain what the Hearing Friendly Program is?
What are your qualifications for being an expert in the field of hearing loss?
What was the name of the book you wrote?
Where is it available?
How many people did you say has hearing loss in 2019?
Can you explain how you came up with this number?
What are the ADA 2010 responsibilities for people with hearing communication disorders?
Tell us about what being Hearing Friendly Certified can do for businesses
What is the Ben Franklin Approach?
What foods can you eat to reduce and improve hearing loss?
How important is hearing as a body sense?
What are some of the side-effects of having hearing loss medically?
Other than loud noise what else should people do to conserve their hearing?
What are some of the tips to recognize people with hearing loss?
What can businesses do to attract this missed $1.7 Trillion Dollar Market Niche?
What the best way to communicate with people that have hearing loss?
What are the different classifications of hearing loss?
Who and where should someone go that has a hearing loss?
What to do if your child has a hearing loss, but you just know there is something wrong with their hearing?
Can people get free hearing aids?
How does hearing loss affect job performance?
What equipment or apps are available for those with hearing loss?
Teresa, can you tell us some funny stories about your hearing loss?
What do you think was the cause of your hearing loss?
How in the world did you have a 50% hearing loss and be so successful?
Tell us a few stories of people you have helped?
What type of businesses are you looking to certify?
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