(Reston, VA - April 4, 2007) - The American Academy of Audiology is proud to introduce the DiscovEARy Zone at AudiologyNOW! - a free, interactive and educational experience about hearing loss and the human ear that's guaranteed fun for kids of all ages. Located in Lobby A of the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver, Colorado, the exhibit will be open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, April 19-21, 2007.
The DiscovEARy Zone will feature a series of interactive computer kiosks, a giant graphic display of the anatomy of the ear, hands-on tables and much more, including a quiet area where kids can have their hearing checked by an audiologist.
DiscovEARy Zone areas include Dangerous Decibels, a virtual exhibit featuring five computer stations with a collection of games, demonstrations and interactive activities teaching visitors the sources of dangerous sounds, the effects of listening to these sounds, and how you can protect your hearing in a noisy environment. (www.dangerousdecibels.org/virtualexhibit.cfm)
The computer program The Ear by Blue Tree Publishing allows kids to experience the anatomy of the ear, through rollover identification and sound wave animation ... all with just a few clicks.
Kids will also "get listening" with Phonak's SoundCheck. This crossword puzzle game shows how different words sound to someone with perfect hearing, moderate hearing loss, and severe hearing loss.
In the viewing area, the Sensimetrics' interactive DVD will demonstrate various degrees of hearing loss, and how the losses affect music enjoyment, so participants can really hear and feel What You Lose When You Lose Your Hearing.
"We're so pleased to be able to bring this exciting exhibit to the children of Denver", says AudiologyNOW! Program Chair Sharon Sandridge. "We hope our DiscovEARy Zone will grow in size and scope every year as we reach out to the communities that will host AudiologyNOW! in the future."
Thanks to our sponsors, goodie bags will be available for the first 100 kids to tour the DiscovEARy Zone. The DiscovEARy Zone was made possible by the American Academy of Audiology, Blue Tree Publishing and Dangerous Decibels and the following partners: American Academy of Audiology Foundation, Energizer, Hearing Basics Publishers, Newport Audiology Centers, Oticon, Oticon-Pediatrics, Phonak, Sensimetrics and Starkey.
To learn more and view the DiscovEARy Zone Floor Plan, please visit www.audiologynow.org/media/pressreleases/discovearyzone.htm.
AudiologyNOW! -- an experience in knowledge, science and technology -- is the premier annual event of, by and for audiologists. AudiologyNOW! 2007, April 18-21 in Denver, CO will be comprised of exciting Learning Labs, Featured Sessions, Symposia, Exhibitor courses, Focus and Discussion Groups, Research Pods, Poster Presentations and a Student Research Forum. In addition, more than 200 exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in hearing technology at Audiology Solutions. For more information, please visit audiologyNOW.org.
The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organization of, by and for audiologists. With an active membership of more than 10,000 audiologists, the Academy promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness and support of research. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 31 million Americans who have hearing loss, please visit the Academy's website at www.audiology.org
