Outlines key factors shaping the global hearing aid market, identifies service delivery challenges, and suggests strategies to improve affordability and access to hearing aids and audiology services.
Deaf People in Pacific Island Countries
A Design for the Pacific Deaf Strengthening Program
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Publisher Name:
Pacific Disability Forum
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Publication Year:
2019
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Western Pacific Region
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Toolkit
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