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Technology Camps at RIT/NTID Bring Boys and Girls from Near and Far
August 14, 2014
Students make their own computers to take home, even if they live near the Arctic Circle.There may not be any roads in John Smart’s village of Napakiak, Alaska, but they have electricity there.A... Read More
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ASHA Media Award, Hearing Aid Month, and More!
August 14, 2014
I'd have to agree with Staples, this is really is the most wonderful time of the year! I have some exciting news to share, as well as an amazing line-up of fall courses to tell you about. We are very... Read More
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ASHA Announces 2014 Media Award Winners
August 13, 2014
NBC's TODAY Show, USA Today, Allied Health Media, NPR Honored by ASHA; Ann W. Kummer, Patti Martin, Yadira Medina-Torres, and Sonja Pruitt-Lord Named 2014 Media Champions Read More
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Susan and Jim Jerger Research in Audiology Fellowship Established and Supported through Joint Fundraising Initiative
August 12, 2014
Reston, Virginia (August 6, 2014)—Last month, Drs. Susan and Jim Jerger were honored on the occasion of their retirement from The University of Texas at Dallas’ School of Behavioral and Br... Read More
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National Disability Institute Launches 4th Annual My American Dream Video Contest
August 11, 2014
Americans with disabilities encouraged to submit videos sharing their American dreams for opportunity to win $1,000, a digital tablet and sessions with a mentor.(Washington, D.C. – August 5, 201... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies and Widex-USA support ACAE
August 10, 2014
Starkey Hearing Technologies in conjunction with Widex-USA, Inc. have announced that they are providing $160,000 to the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) over the next 3 years (2... Read More
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Representatives Jenkins and Cartwright Introduce the Audiology Patient Choice Act, HR 5304
August 10, 2014
Washington, D.C.—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology applauds U.S. Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) who introduced the Audiology Patient Choice Act, HR 5304, late y... Read More
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Medicare Considers New Ruling to Eliminate Coverage of Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions
August 9, 2014
If the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has its way, people with certain types of hearing loss will no longer be able to benefit from proven bone anchored hearing solutions such as the... Read More
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Plural Publishing, A Leading Publisher in Speech and Hearing, Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
August 8, 2014
(San Diego, CA – August 1, 2014) – Founded in August 2004 by Sadanand and Angie Singh, Plural Publishing, Inc. marks its ten year anniversary this month. Independently owned, Plural publis... Read More
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Neuromonics Details Top Three Tinnitus Questions
August 8, 2014
Tinnitus company increases awareness, understanding of ringing in the ears.WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 30, 2014 – Tinnitus – commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears” affects... Read More
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Audiology Systems Makes Vestibular Assessement CEU Seminars Accessible To More Hearing Care Professionals
August 7, 2014
Renowned Head Impulse Seminar series – recognized for 0.4 CEUs – is now available in more key cities across the country to help hearing professionals boost their vestibular assessment prof... Read More
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Rayovac’s Portage Plant Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
August 6, 2014
Portage, WI, August 1st, 2014 – Today, Rayovac’s Portage plant is celebrating 50 years of operation. To commemorate half a century of community involvement in the city of Portage, Rayovac... Read More
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Oticon’s Henning Falster Celebrates 40 Years of Knowledge Sharing, Professional Development and Special Events
August 6, 2014
SOMERSET, NJ July 30 – On July 16, Oticon employees gathered to salute Henning Falster for his 40-year contribution to building a leadership position in education and professional development... Read More
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Research Gives New Insights into Rare Disease of the Inner Ear
August 4, 2014
A new study has shed light on the factors likely to lead to the development of a rare condition affecting the inner ear.A new study has shed light on the factors likely to lead to the development of a... Read More
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Study Links APC Gene to Learning and Autistic-like Disabilities
August 2, 2014
New mouse model shows that APC regulates proteins critical for normal learning, memory, and behavior.BOSTON (June 17, 2014) — Autistic-like behaviors and decreased cognitive ability may be assoc... Read More
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Inner Ear Stem Cells Hold Promise for Restoring Hearing
July 31, 2014
New Rochelle, NY, June 20, 2014—Spiral ganglion cells are essential for hearing and their irreversible degeneration in the inner ear is common in most types of hearing loss. Adult spiral ganglio... Read More
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Margaret Wallhagen, Ph.D., Named Chairperson of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Board of Trustees
July 30, 2014
Margaret Wallhagen, Ph.D., of Mill Valley, California, has been named chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the nation’s leading organization fo... Read More
UI Study Shows Hippocampus is Involved in Language Processing, May Help Treat Alzheimer's
July 29, 2014
The hippocampus is no longer just for memory.University of Iowa researchers show that this brain region is involved in language processing as well, possibly providing additional insight into the accom... Read More
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RIT Mourns the Passing of Deaf Pioneer Robert F. Panara
July 28, 2014
Robert F. Panara, much beloved professor emeritus at Rochester Institute of Technology, author, poet, historian and international authority on deaf figures in literature, and the National Technical In... Read More
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Dr. Martin Pienkowski of Salus University Receives Grant from Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research Foundation
July 27, 2014
Elkins Park, PA – Martin Pienkowski, PhD, assistant professor at Salus University George S. Osborne College of Audiology has received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research... Read More
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