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June 13, 2006
One for yes, two for no
One person in every seven in the UK will experience some loss of hearing. And over 650,000 people in the country are severely or profoundly deaf. Much like guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf can be an essential life-line for those with the most significant hearing difficulties.
Hearing dogs change lives. They alert their deaf owners to sounds we take for granted, providing greater independence, confidence and security. Most are selected from rescue centres, or donated as unwanted pets.
Today is Togs For Dogs Day, organised by Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. Schools have been encouraged to have a non-uniform day, and activity packs have been distributed to raise awareness. The activities include designing a non-uniform coat for a hearing dog (hence Togs For Dogs), touch and tell Chinese whispers, basic sign language lessons, and an opportunity to design the Togs For Dogs logo for 2007.
Although technically today is Togs For Dogs Day, it is the type of event that can be hosted in schools or groups at any time. Go to www.hearing-dogs.co.uk/togs-for-dogs.php to find out more, and request your activity pack.
If your school has taken part in Togs For Dogs this year, feel free to let us know how it went and send photos to info@pembrokeshiretv.com. If your school hasn't taken part, then why not suggest it for a day in this current half term ?
Source: http://www.pembrokeshiretv.com/content/templates/v6-article.asp?articleid=2226&zoneid=32
Posted by 4HL on June 13, 2006 5:12 AM
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