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Schools' Appeals Declined on Services for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
March 13, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on March 3 to hear appeals from two California school districts of lower-court rulings that held that the Americans With Disabilities Act requires Computer-Assisted Rea... Read More
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HLAA Joins FCC Panel Discussion on Improved IP-Based Relay Services
March 12, 2014
HLAA is invited to contribute to a panel discussing the future of IP-based Relay Services, by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is developing and funding interagency research on IP-... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Named 2014 Manufacturer of the Year
March 11, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS, March 5, 2014, – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce it has been named the 2014 Manufacturer of the Yea... Read More
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Never Work a Day in Your Life
March 11, 2014
This month will be my six year anniversary with AudiologyOnline. Those of you who know me, know that I am a passionate person - whether it comes to my work or personal interests. I can honestly say th... Read More
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The Oticon Foundation and AAA Foundation Announce 10th Annual Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology
March 10, 2014
SOMERSET, NJ February 20 – This year, the Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology celebrates ten years of bringing outstanding education to audiologists and others interested in ensuring q... Read More
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Oprah's "Just Say Hello" Campaign Holds Special Significance for People with Hearing Loss
March 9, 2014
Somerset, NJ – Oprah Winfrey’s “Just Say Hello” Campaign (#JustSayHello) has the potential to bring life-changing benefits to people of all ages by encouraging simple, easy con... Read More
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FCC Moves to Upgrade TV Closed Captioning Quality
March 9, 2014
New Standards – including Accuracy, Timeliness, and On-Screen Placement of Closed Captions – Will Ensure Full Access to TV Programming for Americans Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Washin... Read More
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Real Value & Exceptional Performance with Bernafon’s Carista
March 8, 2014
Bern, February 26, 2014 – At AudiologyNOW! 2014 from March 26 – 29 in Orlando, Bernafon presents Carista 5 | 3 and the newest wireless connectivity devices including SoundGate 2, Phone Ada... Read More
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International Coalition Launches Unprecedented Effort to Raise Awareness of Communication Disorders
March 7, 2014
Speech, Language and Hearing Organizations in Various Parts of the World Join Forces.(Rockville, Maryland, USA – January 27, 2014) For the first time in history, organizations in six countries t... Read More
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CBS Affiliates Spotlight Neuromonics Success in Treating Tinnitus
March 7, 2014
Company helps sufferers with effective tinnitus treatment.WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 5, 2014 – CBS affiliates in Denver and Kansas City have recently featured Neuromonics, Inc., and the success a... Read More
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Health Department Launches Ad Campaign Warning of the Dangers of Listening To Loud Headphones
March 6, 2014
Prolonged exposure to loud sound can cause irreversible hearing damage.The Health Department launched a new ad campaign today warning people that listening to headphones at high volume can cause tinni... Read More
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Vanderbilt Study Reveals Senses of Sight and Sound Separated in Children with Autism
March 5, 2014
Like watching a foreign movie that was badly dubbed, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have trouble integrating simultaneous information from their eyes and their ears, according to a Vand... Read More
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HEARing Cooperative Research Centre Gets Funding Boost
March 5, 2014
February 25, 2014 - The HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (HEARing CRC) in Australia has received a five year funding extension from the CRC Program to continue developing new devices, therapies and... Read More
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Surrounded by Sound: When it Comes to the Big Screen, Your Ears Play a Role
March 4, 2014
Sonic launches new infographic focusing on memorable movie sounds, just in time for Oscars.March 28, 2014. Somerset, NJ. The shower scene from Psycho. The approaching shark fin in Jaws. Julie Andr... Read More
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Beltone Launches Beltone First, a Revolutionary Hearing Aid
March 3, 2014
New Made for iPhone® Hearing Aid Offers a Whole New Hearing Experience.CHICAGO-- Beltone First™ hits the market today as a revolutionary hearing aid capable of streaming high-quality stereo... Read More
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Oticon VP of Marketing Sheena Oliver Selected as 2014 Marketing Hall of Femme Inductee
March 2, 2014
National Award Celebrates the Most Influential Women in Marketing.SOMERSET, NJ February 24 – Oticon, Inc. announced today that Sheena Oliver, Oticon Vice President of Marketing, has been honore... Read More
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Mastering School Life Despite Hearing Loss
March 1, 2014
The Hear the World Foundation gives parents tips on helping their children deal with hearing loss at schoolBeing able to hear the teacher clearly is vital to learning and academic success. This is no... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Kalyani Mallela Honored as a 2014 New Face of Engineering
February 28, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2013 - Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Kalyani Mallela was recently honored by DiscoverE as a 2014 New Faces of Engineering honoree. The 2014 class includes 13 emerging young... Read More
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Neuromonics Debuts Next-Generation Oasis Device to Treat Tinnitus
February 28, 2014
U.S. Army research acquisition act funds development of product to help ringing in the ears.WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 26, 2014 – Audiologists who treat sufferers of severe tinnitus will be able t... Read More
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Third Edition Launch- Sandlin’s Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification: Technical and Clinical Consdierations
February 27, 2014
(San Diego, CA – February 18, 2014) – The comprehensive Sandlin's Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification, now in its third edition, provides the hearing health professional with an over... Read More
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