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World's Largest Student Science and Technology Competition Announces its 20th Anniversary National Winners

A team of 4-6th grade students from Fairmont Private School in Anaheim,
CA, won First Place for an idea that could benefit people suffering
from hearing loss caused by nerve damage, appropriately called Hearing
the World’s Silent Side. The treatment would attach microscopic
nanofibers to the auditory nerve, allowing sound to reach the brain by
passing over the nerve rather than through the damaged portion.

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/worlds-largest-student-sciencetechnology-competition-announces-its-20th-anniversary-national-winners-2012-04-23

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

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

May is just around the corner and since 1927, the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has dedicated the month of
May to raise public awareness about communication disorders related to
hearing and speech/language issues. So let’s spread more public awareness during the month! ASHA encourages us to have any evidence of problems pertaining to these areas checked out and treated if needed.

Link: http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2012/04/19/free-speech-zone-may-better-hearing-and-speech-month

Researchers say a cure for hearing loss is on the horizon

Researchers from Stanford University say they are on the cusp of a cure
for hearing loss. They are in Phoenix to give presentations on their
work and stopped by the 3TV’s studio Thursday to talk about their
progress.

Dr. Robert Jackler,
otolaryngologist and professor at Stanford University, is the department
chairman of the university’s Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss. The
Stanford team is exploring several different avenues for curing hearing
loss, including stem cell therapy, molecular therapy, and neural
stimulation.

Link: http://www.azfamily.com/news/health/Researchers-Say-Cure-for-Hearing-Loss-on-Horizon-148135895.html

Oticon Foundation and Ida Institute Issue Worldwide Call for Ideas to Increase Public Awareness and Action for Hearing Loss

It is widely accepted that there is a critical need to increase public
awareness and understanding of hearing loss. The Oticon Foundation and the non-profit Ida Institute have launched: Ideas,
Speak up – Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss, a worldwide open
call for ideas that have the potential to generate better understanding
of hearing loss, change public perception and encourage people to take
action. Individuals and groups are invited to submit their original
ideas online for awareness projects that have the potential to affect
change locally and globally, are simple and cost-effective and inspire
people to action.

The call for ideas runs through September 2012. During this time, ideas
will be shared online at
www.awarenessforhearingloss.com
and commenting and voting will take place.

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oticon-foundation-and-ida-institute-issue-worldwide-call-for-ideas-to-increase-public-awareness-and-action-for-hearing-loss-2012-04-19

Like the video and help the University of Western Ontario get a grant to work with people in South Africa to improve EHDI programs.

The University of Western Ontario is applying for a grant from Canada’s
Grand Challenges to  work with people in South Africa to improve Early
Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. In addition to a
written application, they were required to create
a two minute video about their bold idea. Part of the selection process
is determined by how many people “like” the video.
 

Please view the video using the link below and decide whether you “like”
it.  You will have to login to the Grand Challenges website to vote and
you can only vote once.  Instructions for voting:

1.       Click
on the link http://crs.applications.grandchallenges.ca/en/viewVideo/28735E6AA7E93BA8174088

2.     Click on ‘Login’ and then ‘Create a New Account’
3.     Fill out the registration form and register your account
4.     Play the video
5.     “Like” the video

Link: http://crs.applications.grandchallenges.ca/en/viewVideo/28735E6AA7E93BA8174088

Is your child taking too long to respond?

A few days ago, a two-half-year old girl walked into a clinic with
her parents. She was smiling and playful. Her parents were worried after
she displayed signs of delayed hearing. An oral examination
revealed that she had congenital bilateral deafness. This invisible
condition was the cause of her delayed speech. Thirty out of every 1000
children have mild to severe hearing impairment (30-70 dB loss) that
affects growth and progress of life in infants. One child out of every
1000 suffers from profound deafness. Read more to learn about the causes and effects of hearing impairment.

Link: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/241826/is-your-child-taking-too.html