Action on Hearing Loss
/ˌækʃn ɒn ˈhɪərɪŋ lɒs/
/ˌækʃn ɑːn ˈhɪrɪŋ lɔːs/
- a British organization, originally founded in 1911, that helps people who are deaf (= unable to hear) or cannot hear very well. Until 2011 it was known as the Royal National Institute for Deaf People. It supports and cares for people with hearing loss, and offers practical advice to help people protect their hearing.
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Action on Hearing Loss