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New Resources Available for Individuals Living with Microtia and Aural Atresia
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012
Newly-launched EarCommunity.com provides resource and support for families and individuals suffering from Microtia and Aural Atresia.
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TSA to Launch Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs
Monday, February 13th 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will launch hotline TSA Cares to assist travelers with disabilities for information regarding airport screening policies.
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New AARP, ASHA Study Shows Many AARP Members Suffering Hearing Issues in Silence
Tuesday, December 6th 2011
A recent survey conducted by AARP and ASHA indicates that older Americans are going without necessary treatment for hearing loss, resulting in decreased quality of life and even safety issues.
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Deafness Research Foundation Changes Name to Hearing Health Foundation
Friday, October 14th 2011
Deafness Research Foundation has changed its name to Hearing Health Foundation. The Foundation has also announced a groundbreaking research consortium, the Hearing Restoration Project.
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Record Enrollment Set at National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Thursday, October 13th 2011
National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology has once again set a record for enrollment, with 1,547 students enrolled. The students hail from 49 of the 50 United States.
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Hearing Loss Highlighted as Possible Cause of Depression
Thursday, September 15th 2011
Research has shown that people with untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk of depression. Studies also show that when these individuals use hearing aids, they experience significant improvements in quality of life and decreased depressive symptoms.
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Register to Win the Book, "A Survival Guide for New Deafies"
Tuesday, July 26th 2011
A new book, “A Survival Guide for New Deafies" by Amy Sargent, offers coping strategies for people diagnosed with hearing loss, as well as their family members. Register on Sargent's website to win a free copy of the book.
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Hearing Loss Treatments: A Pioneer's Memoir
Wednesday, June 8th 2011
Dr. William F. House explains how he overcame adversity and criticism to create life-changing treatments for hearing disorders including the cochlear implant.
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Sites We Like: Senior Care and Senior Housing
Thursday, March 10th 2011
Sites We Like - Healthy Hearing features websites related to senior care and senior housing services.
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Oticon: Focus on People Awards Honor Twelve
Tuesday, November 2nd 2010
Since its inception in 1997, the Oticon Focus on People Awards has honored outstanding people with hearing loss who prove that hearing loss does not limit a person’s ability to live a full, productive and even, inspiring life.
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Oticon Foundation: Audiology Conference Sponsorship
Friday, October 29th 2010
The Oticon Foundation and American Academy of Audiology Foundation provided funding for the 2010 Future Leaders of Audiology Conference. Oticon strives to empower people to communicate, interact and participate, and audiology’s new leaders to advance this mission.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: Updated For The 21st Century
Tuesday, October 26th 2010
The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act gives those with disabilities equal access to advancements in technology and communications.
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Ida Institute: 4 New Advisory Board Members Named
Friday, October 22nd 2010
The Ida Institute announced four distinguished experts in hearing health and related disciplines to its Advisory Board. The Institute seeks to foster a better understanding of the human dynamics of hearing loss from its recognition to its resolution.
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ASHA: EAA Joins 'Listen To Your Buds' Campaign
Sunday, October 17th 2010
The Educational Audiology Association (EAA) has joined forces with ASHA on its Listen To Your Buds campaign to teach children the importance of valuing and protecting their hearing, a vital part of their life-long well-being.
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Closed Captioning: President Obama's Remarks on New Law
Thursday, October 14th 2010
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 will update current law to increase access to Internet, television, smart phones and other telecommunications technologies through improved interfaces, closed captioning, video description and other tools. Nondisabled people stand to benefit, too, from improved ease of use.
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Hearing Aid Awareness Week: October 3rd-10th
Monday, October 4th 2010
October 3rd -10th is Hearing Aid Awareness Week and is organized by the International Hearing Society to raise awareness concerning untreated hearing loss and how it endangers safety and isolates people from friends and family.
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Child Hearing Loss: New Spanish Site Launched
Sunday, October 3rd 2010
The NIDCD announces the launch of a new Spanish-language section of its popular website for parents of 8- to 12-year-olds, It’s a Noisy Planet, Protect Their Hearing.
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Fundraising Events: Join Walk4Hearing in Your Community
Friday, September 10th 2010
Walk4Hearing events has kicked off in Pennsylvania, Chicago, and New England. In the next few months walks will be hosted in other cities across America. Join these free, fun events to get informed and motivated about hearing loss awareness.
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Classroom Learning Environment: Better Acoustics Improves Performance
Saturday, August 28th 2010
The U.S. Access Board voted recently to develop regulations pertaining to classroom acoustics. Poor acoustics in the classroom can interfere with a student’s academic performance by hindering concentration and attention, reading, and spelling, as well as understanding speech.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: Helps Those with Hearing Loss Too
Monday, August 16th 2010
Many persons with hearing loss do not realize they may be covered by the ADA in their workplace or public facilities and loopholes were addressed in 2008.
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Hearing Loss Association of America: New Trustee President Announced
Saturday, August 14th 2010
Peter C. Fackler of Rochester, New York, has been named president of the Board of Trustees of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss.
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Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference Notes
Sunday, July 18th 2010
The recent Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference allowed ISA’s Humanitarian Committee to also meet one of its four goals.
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Audiologist Training: Ida’s Innovative Audiology Education Materials
Wednesday, July 14th 2010
Leading universities look to integrate Ida Principles and Tools into Audiology Curriculum.
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Local Leaders in Speech, Language and Hearing Honoured
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
Canadian leaders in speech, language and hearing were honoured for contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
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A Special Award In Honor Of Annie Glenn To Be Showcased In Rockville
Friday, July 2nd 2010
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) honors Annie Glenn for her many years of advocacy on behalf of people with communication disorders.
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