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U.S. Access Board Webinar: Requirements for Accessible Pedestrian Signals in PROWAG
When pedestrians approach an intersection, they have access to a range of visual information including traffic lights, walk signals, and stop or yield signs that signals how vehicles and pedestrians are expected to behave at the crossing. For pedestrians who are blind or have low vision, however, that information is often not usable. This webinar covers the requirements for accessible pedestrian…
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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 1
The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…
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CI2026 Warsaw: 18th International Conference on Cochlear Implants
CI2026 Warsaw is the 18th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, held May 10-13, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. It brings together leading clinicians, researchers, audiologists, surgeons, engineers, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals focused on cochlear implant science, clinical care, outcomes, surgical techniques, rehabilitation, and new…
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CI2026: 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants [ACIA]
CI2026 Chicago is the annual conference of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance , centered on cochlear implantation and related care across the lifespan. The meeting brings together a diverse audience that includes audiologists, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, educators, engineers, and advocates involved in cochlear implant research, clinical care, and…
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American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2026 + HearTECH Expo
The American Academy of Audiology Annual Convention is the society’s flagship annual meeting for audiology professionals. It combines clinical education, research presentations, leadership and practice management content, and opportunities for professional networking. Running alongside the convention is the HearTECH Expo , an exhibit hall where manufacturers and industry partners showcase the…
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Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings [COSM]
The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) is a large multi society meeting in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, bringing together many specialty societies for scientific programs, panels, and exhibits. The otology centric meeting include sessions from the American Otological Society (AOS) and the American Neurotology Society (ANS), making COSM a key spring touchpoint for ear,…
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Upcoming Symposium: "Quest for the Best in CAPD and Neuroaudiology"
A free-to-preview virtual symposium on Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and neuroaudiology. Dr. Frank Musiek leads the event, which covers assessment methods, electrophysiology, rehabilitation strategies, and case studies. CAPD affects the brain's ability to process sound rather than the ear's ability to receive it. It can affect communication even when conventional hearing tests appear…
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FCC Open Meeting Scheduled for March 26 to Address Telecommunications Relay Service and Technology Transitions
The FCC's March 26, 2026 Open Meeting will consider two items relevant to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities. The first addresses how service providers can retire copper-line networks and move to IP-based infrastructure, with the draft order stating that accessibility requirements remain in effect during transitions. The second would extend the FCC's suspension and…
