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Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Xino Classic
October 24, 2013
RIC 312 Comes Standard with Rotary Volume Control for Simple Adjustments.MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2013 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to introduce... Read More
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Autistic Children Can Outgrow Difficulty Understanding Visual Cues and Sounds
October 23, 2013
BRONX, NY - Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a critical social communi... Read More
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Oticon Employees Think Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
October 22, 2013
A team of Oticon employees showed their support for breast cancer awareness by joining more than 20,000 other New Jersey residents in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held at Six Flags amusement p... Read More
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ASHA Brings Message of Early Detection of Hearing and Speech Disorders to AARP Life@50+ Meeting in Atlanta
October 22, 2013
Rockville, MD - October 1, 2013 - With roughly 50% of Americans over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging seniors and the... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America and AMC Theatres® Reach Landmark Agreement to Dramatically Improve Access to Movies for Millions of Patrons with Hearing Loss in New York State
October 21, 2013
October 10, 2013, New York, NY - The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) announced today that they have reached an agreement with AMC Theatres® (AMC) t... Read More
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Unitron’s Brian Taylor Discusses Hearing Health with Morgan Fairchild on Lifetime Network’s Baby Boomers in America
October 20, 2013
October 17th, 2013 – Plymouth MN, USA – Unitron Director of Practice Development and Clinical Affairs, Brian Taylor Au.D., brings awareness to the importance of hearing healthcare in a sp... Read More
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Two Scientists Who Received the Prestigious Lasker Award and Major General USMC to Speak on Cochlear Implants
October 20, 2013
WHAT: The Cochlear Implant 2013 Symposium, a national conference of cochlear implant clinicians, will honor two scientists, Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair and Dr. Blake Wilson, who recently received the pres... Read More
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Sonova Presents Innovations at EUHA 2013
October 19, 2013
Staefa (Switzerland), 16 October 2013 – At the International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) opening its doors in Nuremburg, Germany today, Sonova will present a wide spectrum of new... Read More
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Super-Power and Invisible Hearing Aids to Join Siemens’ micon Platform
October 18, 2013
Today, Siemens Hearing Instruments announced it has extended Siemens micon BestSound® Technology to super-power and invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing instruments and expanded the existing micon por... Read More
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Second Edition Launch of Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
October 18, 2013
(San Diego, CA – October 11, 2013) – Now in its second edition, Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation continues to provide all the elements necessary for a comprehensive, practice-oriented... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Names Steve Richards Vice President of Network Development
October 17, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 11, 2013 –Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that Steve Richards has been named Vice President of... Read More
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Help Honor a Veteran in Your Community with the HearStrong Foundation this Veteran's Day
October 17, 2013
Syracuse, NY (October 14, 2013) - This Veteran’s Day, the HearStrong Foundation will honor an individual who has the strength to not only serve his or her country, but to take control of their h... Read More
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American Heart Association Awards Oticon, Inc. “Top Team 2013 National Wear Red Day Award”
October 16, 2013
The American Heart Association (AHA), New Jersey Chapter presented Oticon, Inc. with the “AHA Top Team 2013 National Wear Red Day Award” at the group’s annual awards celebration on O... Read More
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When Children Learn to Speak: The Importance of Hearing
October 15, 2013
The Hear the World Foundation spreads the word about the wide-ranging impact of hearing on development in young children.In early childhood, our sense of hearing plays a crucial role, providing the ba... Read More
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UK’S Top Audiologist of the Year 2013 Crowned
October 14, 2013
An inspirational audiologist from London, has fought off tough competition to scoop the coveted title of UK Audiologist of the Year, after going above and beyond to transform the lives of her hearing... Read More
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Beltone Introduces Direct Remote Control 2 and TV Link 2
October 13, 2013
New Devices are the Latest Additions to the Beltone Direct Line Accessories.(October 4, 2013) CHICAGO, IL- www.beltone.com – Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for over 70 years, has announced tw... Read More
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3M and Dangerous Decibels Host International Conference and Public Workshop on Hearing Loss and Prevention in Youth
October 12, 2013
Weeklong series of events aim to raise awareness and educate professionals, families and youth about noise-induced hearing loss and the latest trends in prevention.ST. PAUL, Minn.- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Pu... Read More
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Disney Researchers Use Encoded Audio Signals to Provide 'Second Screen' Experiences at Most Venues
October 11, 2013
System uses ad hoc smartphone networks as microphone arrays.Providing a "second screen" experience for audiences at movie theaters, stadiums and other public venues need not require a specia... Read More
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EEOC Examines Rights, Challenges of People with Disabilities on Rehab Act Anniversary
October 10, 2013
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) observed the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act yesterday, a breakthrough federal law for people with disabiliti... Read More
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RIT/NTID Student Leader Bridges Barriers for People with Disabilities on Capitol Hill
October 9, 2013
Alexander Van Hook’s summer co-op focused on misconceptions of accessibility.Alexander Van Hook, a third-year political science major at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Techni... Read More
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