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RESNA Wins $950,000 Grant Award
November 20, 2012
Federal grant will establish Accessible Technology Action Center. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an award of a $950,000 grant to RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineer... Read More
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Monthly Review - Today We're Thankful for...
November 19, 2012
During this month of thanks, we have a lot to be grateful for here at AudiologyOnline. Those of us in the northeast are thankful for power, roofs over our heads and the safety of our loved ones, while... Read More
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BBC’s See Hear Features Aquaris in Technology Special
November 19, 2012
Siemens Hearing Instruments’ innovative device for people with an active life positively profiled in use by marathon runner.See Hear, BBC Two’s flagship magazine show for people that are d... Read More
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ITV Launches World’s First Children’s Storybook App with Sign Language
November 18, 2012
October 16, 2012 — ITV today announced the launch of the world’s first animated storytelling app with British and American Sign Language. The Signed Stories app is designed to make reading... Read More
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ReSound Becomes Preferred Hearing Aid Provider for Tinnitus Practitioners Association
November 17, 2012
ReSound has entered into a partnership with the Tinnitus Practitioners Association (TPA) to offer ReSound Alera TS hearing aids to members through the Sound Solutions program.Bloomington, MN, November... Read More
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Specialty Instruments Joins Audiology Systems
November 16, 2012
Specialty Instruments Partners, Brad Storck and Jim Bremer, Join Company. Schaumburg, IL., November 14, 2012 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologi... Read More
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Social Media Aren’t Social: Could It Be Harming Young Adults’ Communication and Socialization Skills?
November 16, 2012
Topic Will Be Addressed at the 2012 ASHA Convention in AtlantaRockville, MD - November 08, 2012 - Recent research indicates social media use among young adults in the United States has reached alarmin... Read More
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Hear the World Foundation Donates Hearing Instruments to Disadvantaged Children in Bangkok
November 15, 2012
Donation of 50 hearing instruments formally presented by Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.On Saturday, Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter formally presented a donation from the Swiss... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies’ SurfLink Mobile Named a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
November 14, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has been named an International CES Innovat... Read More
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Diabetes-Hearing Loss Connection Spurs BHI to Urge Hearing Checks for World Diabetes Day, American Diabetes Month®
November 14, 2012
Hearing Loss Twice as Common in People with Diabetes.WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 - The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging people with diabetes to get their hearing tested, and is offering a free, q... Read More
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DOJ Finds Section 508 Compliance Dismal
November 13, 2012
Only 30% of Federal Agencies Ensure Access to Their Own Videos. From the US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: The Justice Department announced the release of its “Section 508 report... Read More
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Grants Help Innovation in the Classroom
November 12, 2012
More than $52,000 was recently awarded to NTID by the New York State Department of Education so new technology can be used to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students.The grants will be divided among f... Read More
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ReSound Partners with Lipreading Mom to Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma
November 11, 2012
ReSound is partnering with long-time lip-reading mom and book author to promote hearing awareness and challenge the stigma of hearing loss.Bloomington, MN, November 7, 2012 - http://www.gnresound.com/... Read More
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Siemens UK Launches Bluetooth Companion Microphone Device for Clear Speech and Conversation Clarity, Whatever the Location
November 10, 2012
Siemens Hearing Instruments has announced the launch of VoiceLinkTM, its latest audiology innovation for miniTek® Bluetooth® streaming device users. It is a remote companion microphone system... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Receives Life Sciences Award at the 2012 Tekne Awards
November 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the 2012 Tekne Award in th... Read More
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Otometrics Launches New Madsen AccuScreen for Newborn Hearing Screening
November 9, 2012
Revolutionary Hand-Held System Improves Workflow, Eliminates Cart.Schaumburg, IL - November 06, 2012 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, today launched t... Read More
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Study Published in Otology & Neurotology Shows Benefits of Cochlear Implant Sound Processor with Dual-Microphone Technology
November 8, 2012
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 Sound Processor is the first and only device of its kind to include two directional microphones and an alternative directional mode called Dual Microphone“Zoom... Read More
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Spectrum Brands’ Rayovac® Hearing Aid Battery Business Earns Top Category Honors in 2012 In Business Sustainability Awards Program
November 7, 2012
Madison, WI, November 6, 2012 – Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a diversified and global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that the hearing aid ba... Read More
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Beltone Introduces Beltone Promise™ Hearing Aids
November 7, 2012
State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Use 2.4 GHz "Ear to Ear Technology"to Communicate with Each Other. November 1, 2012 - Chicago, IL – http://www.beltone.com/ – Beltone has announced... Read More
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Tips for Tinnitus Sufferers Get Inside the Brain
November 6, 2012
Neuromonics explains role of brain’s limbic system with tinnitus treatment.BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 – While the sounds and effects of tinnitus are well-documented and well-known, effec... Read More
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