The Minnesota Department of Human Services: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will present a Virtual Program on “Living Independently with Hearing Loss” on Tuesday, April 11 at 10am. The program will be held in the Computer Room at the CAST Senior Center. Hearing loss affects one-third of people ages 65 to 74 and half of people over 75. Untreated, hearing loss can lead to frustration and isolation. We have tips and tools that can help! Join our "Living Independently with Hearing Loss" Virtual Program to learn more about: • How to make communication easier. • What assistive technology you can use. • How to request accommodations. • What the laws say about access. • How Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division can help. This program is free of charge and open to the public, but preregistration is required. Call 507-354-3212 or email castnu@newulmtel.net to register. Who should attend? • People with hearing loss • Family members and friends of people with hearing loss • Caregivers • Social workers • Health care workers and nurses • Other county, state and non-profit service providers who want to learn more about working with people with hearing loss.