What We Do
Additional Information
On Black Friday November 23, 2018 the First Shopping Center in the World The Village on Cedros was Certified as a Hearing Friendly Shopping Center by HearCommunication. On December 29, 2018 there was a Celebration Event featuring the USC Trojan Marching Band, ear healthy foods served at RootCellar, and Hearing Friendly Community Supporters where in attendance with a lot of shopping and fraternizing going on.
Articles & Media: Teresa is the author of Sound Advice: Tune Into Listening. HearCommunication has been featured in Carlsbad Chamber Business Journal; West Coast News; San Diego Business Journal; International Association for Women E-Women; Diversity Award Recipient from La Jolla Scripps Hospital; Proclamations from San Diego City, Carlsbad City, and San Marcos for May is Better Hearing and Speech Month; Far West Skiers Association Safety Award ; Silver Hair Tsunami TV Show and the Villain Crushers TV Show.
Mission statements – We aim to educate businesses to increase the understanding of hearing loss, remove the stigma, make it visible for safety, access, and inclusion. This awareness will improve health, conservation, and communication for a better quality of life.
Company values – Integrity, Leadership, Healthy, Positivity, and Service.
Executive Board: Teresa Barnes, RN is Founder and Chief Hearing Friendly Officer. Teresa is a former Emergency Department Manager, Serial Entrepreneur, and Advocate Speaker for the Hearing Impaired. She has had hearing loss since birth and due to a life threatening accident for not hearing from behind she federally registered a user friendly logo to give hearing loss visibility and developer of the Hearing Friendly Business Certification Program.
Advisor Board: Geoffrey A. Smith, MD, F.A.C.S, Board of Otolaryngology and Cosmetic Surgery believes being a physician is more than the practice of medicine. His curriculum vitae is extensive. He enjoys teaching courses to other physicians, publishing articles, doing charitable work and lecturing locally and worldwide. he is owner of several ancient hearing related artifacts as archaeology is one of his hobbies.
Ranji Roshan, IBM Client Manager|Strategy|Solution Development|Growth|Global Partnerships has over 11 yers of experience in the tech industry and is passionate about technology solutions that have a social impact. She is assisting with technology development for HearCommunication.
Greg Houlgate, CEO of Oska, Inc. Mr. Houlgate has a passion for helping people relieve pain the natural way with Oska Pulse to live fuller lives. Having grown up with parents and a sibling with hearing loss he understands the nuisances of this social and physical disease for this perspective. He is a strong supporter and suggest every business implement the Hearing Friendly Program in their platform.
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How Your Business Can Become Hearing Friendly Certified and Your Team Can Be Trained to Serve the Hearing Impaired.
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- Learn How to Identify Hearing Impaired to Serve Better
- Hearing Friendly Hearing Communication Skills for Business & Personal Use.
- Power of the Market & Impact
- How It Affects Your Bottomline
- 3 Key Ways to Reduce & Improve Hearing Loss.
Our Partners
Hearing Friendly Businesses
Oksa Wellness is Hearing Friendly Certified
Buy the Pulse - the Natural Way to Relieve Pain is a Great Supporter of the Hearing Friendly Concept. 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Suite 111 Carlsbad, California 92018
1-844-630-9932
Clutch Modern Providing Hearing Friendly Decor
Clutch Modern on Cedros is Hearing and Dog Friendly. Providing Bedroom Bliss, Creative Living with the right touches, and Real Beauty. Come Meet Clutchy and Team. 324 Cedros Suite 100 Solana Beach, California 92075
1-800-220-2411
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More in San Marcos for Hearing Challenged Logo Applications
Jeff McNeilly and Team are trained in supplying your needs for those with hearing loss. 151 S Las Posas Road #173 San Marcos, California 92078
760-410-6060
HeraHub Carlsbad Hearing Friendly Certified
Lisane Basquiat, Owner of HeraHub a Workspace for Women was thrilled with her training and knowledge she received to understand what's needed for 20% of population with hearing loss. Providing a Hearing Friendly Zone , Great Lighting, and HF Supportive Environment. 5205 Avenida Encinas Suite A Carlsbad, California 92008
1-855-437-2482
3 X Yummy Cupcakes Owner Becomes Hearing Friendly Certified
Renato Cautelo said, " She was able to educate them on hearing-impaired, ways to identify, communicate and better serve the hearing-impaired." Renato is a true leader with NBC awarded sweet cup cakes, wedding cake services and yummy truffles. Found at 1514 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, California 923824
Just west of Torrey Pines High School
760-451-1514
Get Your Photographic Needs Done by debra a HFBusiness Owner
debora cartwright providing specialized service for those with hearing loss as a Certified Hearing Business Owner. No it's not typo she likes her name in lower case. Very Creative and Will Get Your Best Angle
320 S Cedros Avenue #350 Solana Beach, California 92075. Even provides intern services for those have empathy .
858-461-9909
Hearing Friendly Businesses
Coles on Cedros Hearing Friendly Certified
Stop in to See What Alan and Joanne can put together to make your environment more conducive to hearing and conservation of course in a hearing friendly way.
Remodeling Services offered as well.
320 South Cedros Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-481-3900
POLO BAY INTERIORS
Mary Kellejian and Kelli Kellejian-Barrett, a Mother-Daughter Team with American Society of Interior Design Credentials are now Hearing Friendly Certified, too. Mary has friends who have hearing loss, therefore has a special desire to formate your home into a beautiful space that's hearing accessible, too. In the Village on Cedros in Solana Beach.
858-255-1334
Mark's Heating and Air - A Hearing Friendly Service for Residential or Commercial
Mark and His Crew care for your heating and air conditioning needs. Look for his truck from El Cajon to where he needs to roam to give 1st Class Service, with special attention. HVAC Contractor at 1284 El Rey Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92021
619-204-7059
Express Funding Mortage Company is Certified Hearing Friendly Business
ExpressFundingMortageCompany.com
Brad Shoemaker provides exceptional service and provides Hearing Friendly Services to those with the disability of invisible hearing loss as he has received training and is a hearing friendly supporter as well. Let him help you with your mortgage needs.
1237 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014
858-259-3980
LOVE Painting Company is a Woman Owned Business
Kelly Forbes has the attitude of caring for her customers and employees. Painting with environmental safe paint giving your home or office the fresh look to add to your Hearing Friendly Space. She is offering jobs for those with hearing loss from Deaf , Hard-of-Hearing or that annoying ringing in the ears. Schedule an Appointment Today
619-384-7646 Call or Text
Alexis K Beauty Goes Hearing Friendly Certified
Hearing loss is an isolating disease. Here at Alexis K they understand your needs to uplift your beauty routine in a quiet user friendly space. Providing excellent service by licensed clinical estheticians for your brows, skin, lashes, and body needs. An inclusive businesses with one provider with a mild hearing loss.
Hearing Friendly Supporters
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