Learn about a collaborative study regarding the use of Tele-Intervention services with children who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/ti-guide/docs/Final-TI-Report-2013.pdf
The December edition of Probes and Tips is now available
Read about “Understand Basic Ear Anatomy and the OAE Screening Process” and more.
Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs154/1102782899287/archive/1115854843507.html
Online Seminar Offered by Boys Town National Research Hospital
Join us for an Online Seminar – Thursday, January 30, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CST) Presented by ASHA 2013 Honorees
Link: http://www.boystownhospital.org/htmlemail/Pages/CCDSeminar.aspx
Former WFD President Liisa Kauppinen receives 2013 United Nations Human Rights Award Prize
Former president of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), Liisa Kauppinen will receive the 2013 United Nations Human Rights Award Prize from the United Nations on Human Rights Day on 10 December 2013 in New York, USA.
Link: http://wfdeaf.org/news/former-wfd-president-liisa-kauppinen-receives-2013-united-nations-human-rights-award-prize-2
Girl Scout makes theater enjoyable for deaf and hard of hearing audiences
For a hearing-impaired person who doesn’t know sign language or read lips, enjoying a play is nearly impossible. But thanks to one Overland Park teenager, it might not have to be difficult anymore in one theater.
Link: http://www.theolathenews.com/2013/12/02/2233004/girl-scout-makes-theater-enjoyable.html
Research finds positive long term outcomes of cochlear implantation
Penn State Brandywine Assistant Professor of Psychology Daniela Martin is on the frontline of significant, unique research. With the first generation of cochlear implant recipients reaching adulthood, Martin and her colleagues are out to discover the long-term psychological outcomes of this relatively new medical procedure.
Link: http://www.brandywine.psu.edu/Information/News/34838.htm
Feedback Needed on NCHAM Website Resource Guide
Before the holidays … please provide feedback on the NCHAM Website Resource Guide.
Link: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2cqTuN0SDpyuLHL
The Parent Training and Support Workshop is now available, offering AAA CEUs free of charge
This workshop offers recorded instruction in four segments at no charge for anyone interested in learning about counseling skills that support parents’ ability to effectively integrate intervention recommendations into their daily lives. Presenters include Karen Muñoz, Michael Twohig, Kristina Blaiser, and Lauri Nelson, from Utah State University. CEUs are available for a limited time from ASHA (0.45), AAA (0.5), and AG Bell (0.5); a certificate of completion is also available. Instructional Level: Intermediate
Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/workshop/index.html
Technology helps Kentucky School for the deaf students read to, teach hearing youth
Taking off their student hats and putting on their teaching hats, high school students from the Kentucky School for the Deaf became “Reading Buddies” to area elementary students on Friday. The program helps expose the younger students to sign language.
Link: http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/boyle/technology-helps-kentucky-school-for-the-deaf-students-read-to/article_6c03bc6a-3fc2-11e3-b550-0019bb30f31a.html
Measuring a Life Course Approach to MCH: The AMCHP Life Course Metrics Project and Final Set of Indicators
AMCHP is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar – Measuring a Life Course Approach to MCH: The AMCHP Life Course Metrics Project and Final Set of Indicators. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th, 2013, from 2-3pm Eastern.