More than 6,000 Regal cinema screens are about to become a lot friendlier to deaf and hearing-impaired moviegoers with the introduction of special closed-captioning glasses made by Sony. The glasses were announced last year, but they will get a major rollout to Regal Entertainment Group theaters this month after a successful test program. That means more than 6,000 screens across the country will offer the technology to deaf and hard-of-hearing customers.

Link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57584210-1/closed-captioning-glasses-get-big-rollout-to-cinemas/

More than 6,000 Regal cinema screens are about to become a lot friendlier to deaf and hearing-impaired moviegoers with the introduction of special closed-captioning glasses made by Sony. The glasses were announced last year, but they will get a major rollout to Regal Entertainment Group theaters this month after a successful test program. That means more than 6,000 screens across the country will offer the technology to deaf and hard-of-hearing customers.

Link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57584210-1/closed-captioning-glasses-get-big-rollout-to-cinemas/

The 22nd International Congress on the Education of the Deaf will be held July 6-9, 2015 in Athens, Greece. This is organized by Deaf Studies Unit: University of Patras

Link: http://www.iced2015.com/uc/

Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology and a company of the Sonova Group, recently announced the launch of two sophisticated iPad® apps, designed to help adults learning to hear with cochlear implants and hearing professionals working with children.

Link: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/05/08/4844777/advanced-bionics-enters-the-world.html

When do people suffer from hearing loss?

There are generally five different types of hearing loss, and those are: Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Conductive Hearing Loss, Mixed Hearing Loss, Central Hearing Loss, and Functional Hearing Loss.

Check out the link below to learn more.

Link: http://www.hivehealthmedia.com/an-overview-of-the-different-types-of-hearing-loss/

May is Better Speech and Hearing month and there is no better time to reflect on how the options for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have changed over the decades and how your efforts are shaping the positive prospects for these children.

Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs154/1102782899287/archive/1113278614723.html

This Diagnostic Audiology for Audiologists workshop with: James W. Hall III PhD and Lee Van Middlesworth was filmed during the Diagnostics and Amplification for Infants and Toddlers workshop on June 6th & 7th, 2012 in Meridian, Idaho. American Academy of Audiology (AAA) CEUs are available for this course, (.9 ) CEUs and ABA Tier 1 CEUs (.6 ) CEUs at no charge.

Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/amp-diagnostics-2013.html

Understanding the relationship between a “restrictive” environment and educational placement of a child can sometimes be unclear. This is a question that often comes up to our friends at the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC), so they have written a blog to address this frequently asked question and provide clarity around what is required by IDEA.

Link: http://nichcy.org/one-on-one-assistants-and-lre

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a good reminder for parents to take their child in for a hearing screening if they suspect a problem with hearing or speech. Children learn to speak by listening, and how well they succeed has big consequences on their general happiness, progress at school and later outcomes in life. Hearing problems in children are under-diagnosed, and children who have them too rarely get the services they need, according to ASHA.

Link: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579161/May-is-Better-Hearing-and-Speech-Month-does-your-child-need-to-be-checked.html

A new easy-to-use online directory, EHDI-PALS, helps families find the nearest clinic that can provide the type of hearing service their child needs. A national group of health professionals and parents developed a free web-based list of pediatric hearing audiology facilities, known as the Pediatric Audiology Links to Services (PALS).

The CDC EHDI homepage: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/index.html  features a “button” leading to the PALS website. This button can be copied and distributed by states and organizations to facilitate access to this new resource.

PALS is managed by a non-profit group of government, professional and service organizations.  It is not connected to any marketing effort by the facilities listed. Parents can explore different possible facilities on PALS before making contact. PALS has information about hearing (audiology) services for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. All of the facilities listed must report that they have the right equipment and expertise to serve children, and have licensed audiologists.

Link: http://ehdipals.org/SmartTool/EP_SmartTool.aspx