Link: http://www.ndtv.com/article/tamil-nadu/rare-cochlear-implant-surgery-performed-on-a-4-year-old-187151
Better Captions for Hearing Impaired on YouTube
The video-sharing site YouTube is improving its automatic captions in order to reach out to its many hearing impaired viewers. Read more.
Link: http://www.hear-it.org/Better-captions-for-hearing-impaired-on-YouTube
EHDI Community of Learners on Cultural Competence
The National Center for Cultural Competence in partnership
with NCHAM is organizing a Community of Learners to support culturally
competent EHDI systems. Seven state teams comprised of three individuals
per state will be funded to participate. Applications
have been sent to state EHDI coordinators. Applications must be
received by March 20, 2012. Selected teams will attend a meeting in
Washington D.C. April 30 – May 2, 2012. Contact
diane.behl@usu.edu for more information.
with NCHAM is organizing a Community of Learners to support culturally
competent EHDI systems. Seven state teams comprised of three individuals
per state will be funded to participate. Applications
have been sent to state EHDI coordinators. Applications must be
received by March 20, 2012. Selected teams will attend a meeting in
Washington D.C. April 30 – May 2, 2012. Contact
diane.behl@usu.edu for more information.
Link: http://
New Toolkits for Families Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs including those with Hearing Loss
The National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) offers Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Toolkits to help providers and families better
support their care and help to develop community-based systems that address their needs. Of relevance to medical home is the General
Tools and Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs toolkit for families. In addition, there is a
support their care and help to develop community-based systems that address their needs. Of relevance to medical home is the General
Tools and Tips for Families of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs toolkit for families. In addition, there is a
Specific Toolkit for Families of Children with Hearing Loss: Follow this link to learn more!
Link: http://www.nichq.org/resources/Family%20Special%20Needs%20Toolkit/Hearing%20Screening/family_hearingloss_landingpage.html
Surprising facts you should know about hearing loss
You may think you already know a lot about hearing loss and treatment, but some of the facts surrounding this prevalent problem – for instance that, according to the Better Hearing Institute
(BHI), 11 percent of Americans report having hearing difficulties –
could surprise you. Here are some realities that may make you reconsider
what you think you know about your hearing. And, more children and teenagers are experiencing hearing loss. Nearly
one in five American teens now has some level of hearing loss, according
to a 2010 study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in
Boston.
Link: http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/health-wellness/142074973.html
Westport seventh grader raises $26,000 for cochlear implant research
A
seventh-grader at Bedford Middle School recently raised $26,000 for
cochlear implant research during his bar mizvah celebration at Temple
Israel.
Matthew Reiser, having used a cochlear implant since
age four to offset profound hearing loss since birth, asked family and
friends to donate to the NYU Cochlear Implant Center instead of giving
gifts to him, according to a news release from his family.
age four to offset profound hearing loss since birth, asked family and
friends to donate to the NYU Cochlear Implant Center instead of giving
gifts to him, according to a news release from his family.
Link: http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-seventh-grader-raises-26-000-for-3380619.php
Starkey Hearing Foundation Returns to Israel and Palestine to Promote Peace Through Better Hearing
The
Starkey Hearing Foundation Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace
once again brought Americans, Israelis and Palestinians together for a
common cause to address a critical need. For the second time in less
than a year, Starkey Hearing Foundation, which strives to change the
social consciousness of hearing and hearing health care, visited the
region in an effort to promote greater communication
and understanding among local communities through improved hearing. The
Starkey Hearing Foundation Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace II
took place on February 25-28, 2012 and served hearing impaired children
and adults. In addition to being the Foundation’s second visit to the
region, the visit marked the first time digital hearing aids were
distributed as part of an international hearing mission. The digital,
state-of-the-art hearing aids were donated by Starkey Hearing
Technologies.
Link: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/07/4319039/starkey-hearing-foundation-returns.html
More than 700000 New Zealanders are affected by hearing loss
In New Zealand, it has until now been believed that one in ten suffer
from hearing loss. However, that figure now seems closer to one in six New
Zealanders.
Link: http://www.hear-it.org/index.dsp?page=18801
Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum (NHSTC) Updated!
The Interactive Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum (NHSTC) is now available!
Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/infant_screening_course/index.html
The 2012 EHDI E Book is now available
The 2012 EHDI E-Book is now available. In keeping with the intention of providing a comprehensive, timely reference for EHDI, you will find several new sections, as well as revisions and updates to much of the material from the last edition. This eBook represents the collective wisdom of many of the experts most actively involved in EHDI. By having the publication available on our website, you can refer to it as necessary and direct others to the link whenever you feel it might be helpful.