The benefits of infant hearing screenings followed by early intervention services are easy to find in the U.S.A. Read a few stories about Ireland’s advances toward more frequent and regular screening services and the effect that is having on children.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Puyallup-Area Men Heading to Peru Soon to Help Deaf Children
Sometimes we just don’t know why things happen to us. Read about one man’s story of how being born with significant hearing loss helped him to connect with Peruvian children and the lessons he learned…
Link: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/08/11/1296629/local-men-heading-to-peru-soon.html
Woman Interprets for the Deaf in Cincinnati Parishes
The story of an amazing woman and her experiences with American Sign Language…
Link: http://www.4hearingloss.com/archives/2009/12/woman_interpret.html
Baby Signing
Some professionals say that teaching a baby to sign can help children who still lack the ability to speak to be able to communicate with their parents.
Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/babysign/
Hearing Aids are Being Accepted in Society More and More
Hearing aids have come a long way in their social acceptance. Read here about some of the helps moving forward…
Link: http://www.saching.com/Articles/Hearing-Aids-are-Being-Accepted-in-Society-More-and-More-3119.html
All Ears for Good Hearing
Dr. Rob Hicks gives some tips for taking care of our ears and safeties to help steer clear of hearing loss…
Link: http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1857221?UserKey=
For the Hearing Impaired
Ever wonder why standardized hearing tests could be so important? Read about this and get some statistics about hearing loss in adults…