This two-part series will provide important background and guidance for Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Educators and others who serve children whose hearing loss was early identified to help professionals support families to access the services and support that they need for their child. The program will be of interest to both those with little knowledge of the EHDI system and those with more extensive background as we address both programmatic elements and the barriers that may prevent a child from receiving services in a timely manner.
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Course created on March 31, 2025
| 0-60 Minutes | Early Hearing Detection and Intervention 101 |
| 60-120 Minutes | Barriers to Enrolling Children with Hearing Loss in EHDI |
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Dr. Linda Hazard is the Program Director for the Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (VTEHDI) and an audiologist. She earned her audiology degree from Boston University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont. Linda is one of the Co-Past President of the Directors of Speech and Hearing Programs in State Health and Welfare Agencies (DSHPSHWA). Additionally, Linda has been appointed by the Vermont Governor to serve on the Vermont Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Advisory Council and the Vermont Interagency Coordinating Council. She has several scientific publications to her credit, including peer reviewed articles and has presented both nationally and internationally. In February of 2017 Linda received the prestigious Antonia Brancia Maxon Award for EHDI Excellence.
Donna Sorkin, MA is the executive director of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, a non-profit organization working to expand access to cochlear implants through research, advocacy and awareness. Prior to joining ACI Alliance in late 2012, Donna was Vice President of Consumer Affairs for Cochlear Americas where she led public policy initiatives and activities aimed at the broad life needs of cochlear implant users including insurance practices, habilitation, and educational needs of children with cochlear implants. Ms. Sorkin was previously the executive director of Hearing Loss Association of America and the AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She has served on federal, corporate and university boards including the U.S. Access Board, the National Institute on Deafness, NIH and Gallaudet University. She holds a Masters from Harvard's Kennedy School.
Financial: Linda Hazard is the Program Director for the Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. She receives grant funds from CDC and HRSA support EHDI Programs. She received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Linda Hazard has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Donna Sorkin is employed by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. She received an honorarium for this course. Non-financial: Donna Sorkin wears a cochlear implant. She has served on federal, corporate, and university boards, including the U.S. Access Board, the National Institute on Deafness, NIH, and Gallaudet University.
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This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.
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This course is offered for 2.00 Continuing Education points through the New Zealand Audiological Society.
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