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Hawaii Includes Hearing Aids as an Essential Health Benefit!
November 26, 2012
HLAA is thrilled to learn that on October 1, the State of Hawaii published their list of benchmark benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Included in those benefits is coverage for hearing aids... Read More
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The Cochlear™ Baha® System Continues to Shape the Future of Bone Conduction Implant Technology
November 25, 2012
Cochlear Americas announces the next generation of Baha technology – the new Cochlear Baha BIA400 Implant.Centennial, Colo., (November 19, 2012) – Cochlear Americas announced today the int... Read More
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Audiology Systems Inc. Expands Technical Service Team
November 24, 2012
Brewer joins Audiology Systems, company strengthens midwest service team. Schaumburg, IL. - November 20, 2012 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry profess Read More
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Hear the World Sets a New Guinness World Records Title
November 23, 2012
The Hear the World Foundation is recognized for staging the world’s largest photographic awareness campaign.The Hear the World Foundation raises public awareness about the importance of hearing... Read More
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GN Otometrics Aurical Hit Approved for U.S. Market
November 21, 2012
AURICAL is now the world’s only complete, modular fitting solution.Schaumburg, IL. - November 19, 2012 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announce... Read More
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2012 Roger Ruth Memorial Student Research Awards
November 21, 2012
James Madison University has awarded the 2012 Roger Ruth Memorial Fund Student Research Awards to Andrea Liuzzo, a JMU graduate student. The Doctor of Audiology student was honored at a special cerem... Read More
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RESNA Wins $950,000 Grant Award
November 20, 2012
Federal grant will establish Accessible Technology Action Center. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an award of a $950,000 grant to RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineer... Read More
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Monthly Review - Today We're Thankful for...
November 19, 2012
During this month of thanks, we have a lot to be grateful for here at AudiologyOnline. Those of us in the northeast are thankful for power, roofs over our heads and the safety of our loved ones, while... Read More
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BBC’s See Hear Features Aquaris in Technology Special
November 19, 2012
Siemens Hearing Instruments’ innovative device for people with an active life positively profiled in use by marathon runner.See Hear, BBC Two’s flagship magazine show for people that are d... Read More
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ITV Launches World’s First Children’s Storybook App with Sign Language
November 18, 2012
October 16, 2012 — ITV today announced the launch of the world’s first animated storytelling app with British and American Sign Language. The Signed Stories app is designed to make reading... Read More
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ReSound Becomes Preferred Hearing Aid Provider for Tinnitus Practitioners Association
November 17, 2012
ReSound has entered into a partnership with the Tinnitus Practitioners Association (TPA) to offer ReSound Alera TS hearing aids to members through the Sound Solutions program.Bloomington, MN, November... Read More
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Specialty Instruments Joins Audiology Systems
November 16, 2012
Specialty Instruments Partners, Brad Storck and Jim Bremer, Join Company. Schaumburg, IL., November 14, 2012 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologi... Read More
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Social Media Aren’t Social: Could It Be Harming Young Adults’ Communication and Socialization Skills?
November 16, 2012
Topic Will Be Addressed at the 2012 ASHA Convention in AtlantaRockville, MD - November 08, 2012 - Recent research indicates social media use among young adults in the United States has reached alarmin... Read More
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Hear the World Foundation Donates Hearing Instruments to Disadvantaged Children in Bangkok
November 15, 2012
Donation of 50 hearing instruments formally presented by Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.On Saturday, Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter formally presented a donation from the Swiss... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies’ SurfLink Mobile Named a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
November 14, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has been named an International CES Innovat... Read More
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Diabetes-Hearing Loss Connection Spurs BHI to Urge Hearing Checks for World Diabetes Day, American Diabetes Month®
November 14, 2012
Hearing Loss Twice as Common in People with Diabetes.WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 - The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging people with diabetes to get their hearing tested, and is offering a free, q... Read More
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DOJ Finds Section 508 Compliance Dismal
November 13, 2012
Only 30% of Federal Agencies Ensure Access to Their Own Videos. From the US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: The Justice Department announced the release of its “Section 508 report... Read More
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Grants Help Innovation in the Classroom
November 12, 2012
More than $52,000 was recently awarded to NTID by the New York State Department of Education so new technology can be used to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students.The grants will be divided among f... Read More
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ReSound Partners with Lipreading Mom to Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma
November 11, 2012
ReSound is partnering with long-time lip-reading mom and book author to promote hearing awareness and challenge the stigma of hearing loss.Bloomington, MN, November 7, 2012 - http://www.gnresound.com/... Read More
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Siemens UK Launches Bluetooth Companion Microphone Device for Clear Speech and Conversation Clarity, Whatever the Location
November 10, 2012
Siemens Hearing Instruments has announced the launch of VoiceLinkTM, its latest audiology innovation for miniTek® Bluetooth® streaming device users. It is a remote companion microphone system... Read More
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