09/10/2026
Online session: What is Peer Support?
Peer support provides an opportunity for people who experience hearing impairment or deafness later in life to share experiences, exchange information and learn from one another. It recognises the value of lived experience in understanding the practical, emotional and social challenges associated with hearing loss.
Through guided discussion and shared learning, participants can develop a better understanding of their rights, explore available support and reasonable accommodation, and build confidence in managing everyday communication challenges and participating more fully in the workplace and society.
This is a 1-hour, interactive online session focusing on hearing impairment or deafness acquired later in life.
Focus areas for discussion may include:
- The correct terminology when referring to persons who have impairments in legislation, policies, codes and guidelines.
- The concepts of impairment, disability, functional barriers, functional limitations, disclosure and reasonable accommodation throughout the employment process.
- Why and when hearing impairment or deafness can be considered a disability.
- Disclosure of hearing impairment as a disability.
- Assistive listening devices.
- Assistive living devices.
- Reasonable accommodation.
For an appointment, contact:
Fanie du Toit
[email protected]
Fanie Dreams
www.faniedreams.co.za
