Groups related to Communication -- In-person
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The Hybrid Challenge
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A Negotiated Solution
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Worst Case Scenario
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It Depends on the Situation
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Event
ALDAcon
ALDA is the Association of Late-Deafened Adults. Their annual conference, called ALDAcon, typically begins with a Wednesday night reception and ends with a Sunday brunch. Over four days, attendees can listen to guest speakers, browse vendors for exciting products and services, and socialize with one another at fun events like banquets and karaoke parties! All events are, of course, set up to be…
Articles/Blog posts
Can You Hear Me Now? How Companies Can Ensure That Employees With Hearing Loss Are Supported
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How can employers support their employees with hearing loss? In this article from Forbes Magazine, Cheryl Goodwin, Head of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sony, discusses four ways that companies can design internal systems that help employees with hearing loss feel supported.
Research papers
Face Masks Make It Harder to Hear, but Amplification Can Help
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Face masks are a critical tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19, but they also make communication more difficult, especially for people with hearing loss. Face masks muffle high-frequency speech sounds and block visual cues. Masks may be especially frustrating for teachers, who will be expected to wear them while teaching in person this fall. Fortunately, not all masks affect sound in the same…
Articles/Blog posts
More People=Less Noise?
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Sometimes, acoustics can be surprising. Like when a big space is noisier with fewer people in it. This blog from Kathi Mestayer, a staff writer for Hearing Health magazine, helps us understand why.
