Cochlear implant surgery done on 3 year old

The department of ENT, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH),
Chandigarh recently performed a cochlear implant surgery on a three-year
old profoundly deaf child using a high-tech, safe cochlear implant
system from France. And the result has
been encouraging.
The child suffered hearing loss after birth. The child is getting speech therapy and help for
cognitive development from the audiologist-cum-speech therapists at the
hospital.

Link: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/chandigarh/31348994_1_implant-surgery-cochlear-implant-hearing-loss

36 Million Reasons to Walk4Hearing

In a little less than three weeks on May 12, hundreds of Chattanooga
residents, visitors from surrounding cities and states, as well as
sponsor representatives from across the country will meet at Chattanooga
State Community College for the 4th
annual Walk4Hearing along the Chattanooga Riverwalk in support of the
more than 36 million Americans with hearing loss. Walk monies totaling
more than $18,000 have funded community ventures that support programs
and services for people with hearing loss including live theater,
college scholarships, emergency/disaster funds, children’s camp,
deaf-blind camp, looping, convention scholarships and captioning of
local events. The Chattanooga Walk4Hearing ceremony opens at 10 a.m. on
May 12. Help raise funds and awareness of hearing loss issues. All are
welcome.

Link: http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/4/26/224760/36-Million-Reasons-To-Walk4Hearing.aspx

What causes hearing loss for Americans of all ages?

Hearing loss affects millions of Americans of all ages. It can be caused
by a genetic defect, an injury or illness, or result from repetitive
exposure to loud noises or age. But what really causes hearing loss? Tiny hair cells convert all sound
information (a whistle, the wind rustling tree leaves or even a loved
one’s laugh) into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. These
hair cells look like regular hairs growing on your head, but are
situated in the inner ear. Hearing loss is increasing in younger Americans, now affecting one in
five teenagers, according to the Journal of the American Medical
Association – an increase of 15 percent in the last 10 years.

Link: http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/senior-living/149230795.html

Cochlear Implants Restore Hearing in Rare Disorder

Cochlear implantation provides an effective and safe way of restoring
hearing in patients with far advanced otosclerosis, a hereditary
condition that can lead to severe hearing loss. Read more at ScienceDaily!

Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120421203911.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fhearing_loss+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Hearing+Loss%29

Summer Institute on Inclusive Education

This
interactive three-day school leadership institute, held at Syracuse
University, will utilize the latest research, national presenters and
key lessons from practice necessary to create equitable
and excellent schools for all students. The institute places a
particular focus on the inclusion of students with disabilities, special
education, and issues of belonging and learning for all students. The
institute is aimed at practicing administrators and
school leaders, including principals, special education directors,
curriculum directors, superintendents, teacher leaders, and educational
leadership students.

Dates: August 6-8 – Syracuse, NY

Link: http://soe.syr.edu/centers_institutes/schools_of_promise/leadership_institute.aspx