SOMERSET, NJ - Oticon, one of the leading manufacturers of hearing instruments in the world, has just been honored with the prestigious ''International Web Page Award'' for it's OtiKids.com site. OtiKids.com, a support and educational site for children with hearing loss and their families, was selected from over 600 entries from 21 different countries. The International Web Page Award was named as one of the top five Internet awards in the world by Wired Magazine.
OtiKids.com was selected in the ''Health'' category as a solution that goes beyond the bounds of traditional e-business, acting as a valuable source of information for parents of children with hearing problems. OtiKids.com offers information on identifying and understanding hearing loss, solutions on how to cope with children with hearing loss and the latest technologies concerning hearing deficiencies as well as opportunities for online involvement. A recommended reading list, frequently asked questions, and links to other hearing care sites are also available for children and their parents seeking additional resources.
The International Web Page Awards, based in California, is the first international forum for web designers and graphic artists. The awards program was established to recognize outstanding graphic design and creativity on the Internet. Web sites are judged by a panel of some of the world's leading web designers, and winners are chosen in 24 categories including arts, corporate, community, education, health and entertainment.
OtiKids is part of Oticon's continuous effort to help people with a hearing loss to live the life they want with the hearing they have. Oticon has a long tradition of serving children with hearing difficulty. This effort goes well beyond the benefits of hearing instruments but involves parents and families, teachers and hearing health care professionals with services to promote understanding, sensitivity and quality of life through better hearing.
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www.Otikids.com
www.Digilife.com
www.Oticon.com
www.websiteawards.com
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