Hearing First is offering a learning experience entitled, “Research to Practice: Digging into the Evidence”. In this learning experience, designed as a journal club, you’ll be guided to review, discuss and act upon research related to typical infant development and language acquisition. This learning opportunity consists of 6 sessions from October 2017 through May 2018.

For more information and to sign up for the first session, visit

http://bit.ly/HFResearch

Universal screening of newborns for hearing loss before they leave the hospital is not enough to improve language skills of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, according to a new study.

Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-09-language-skills-deaf-hard-of-hearing.html

The 8^th Annual Conference of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health will be held October 12-14 at the University of Miami Coral Gables campus. Some people have asked if the aftermath of Hurricane Irma is causing any problems with the Conference. The answer is that University of Miami has now resumed normal operations, there was no significant damage to the conference venue, and all conference activities will be held as planned. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Miami and participating with you in another great meeting!

People from all over the world will be presenting and doing posters about how to improve hearing health services in low resource countries. Register by September 26^th and save money with the early registration rate. More information, including the complete agenda, is available at https://cghh.usu.edu/. Discounted rates are still available for conference participants at Miami Marriott Dadeland Hotel, but you should hurry and make your reservation before all the rooms are gone.

Prior to the conference, a number of pre-sessions will be offered by internationally acclaimed experts. You can reserve a space for one of the presessions and save money on the conference registration rate if you register by September 26^th. More information, including the complete agenda, is available at https://cghh.usu.edu/

Link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3721163/Broadening-Perspectives-A-Collaboration-Between-Traditionally-Divisive-Ideological-Camps-on-Deaf-Education

Link: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/September-Probes---Tips----To-Do--List---Get-Ready-for-Hearing-Screening.html?soid=1102782899287&aid=1nrmf5xxTS4

Link: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/September-Probes---Tips----To-Do--List---Get-Ready-for-Hearing-Screening.html?soid=1102782899287&aid=1nrmf5xxTS4

Link: http://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52782-How-deafness-encourages-intentional-and-thoughtful-communication

This webinar is the next in the AAP Webinar Series on Zika Virus Syndrome titled, “Beyond the Basics: The Impact of Zika Virus on Vision and Hearing”.