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Finding Out Last: A Deaf Traveler's Experience on 9/11
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CNET: Here's How to Make Your TV Sound Better (for Free)
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A consumer guide covering practical, no-cost options for improving TV audio clarity. The article walks through built-in TV settings that can help, including sound modes designed to enhance dialogue (often labeled Clear Voice, Speech Mode, or Speech Boost), dialog enhancer features, equalizer adjustments, and automatic volume control to reduce the gap between loud and quiet moments. The piece also…
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AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium 2026
Organized by the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, this symposium focuses on listening and spoken language approaches for children and adults with hearing loss. Sessions are geared toward LSL professionals, audiologists, educators, and families of children with hearing loss, with NIH-funded keynote presentations. Live captioning is provided in multiple languages.…
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Audio Engineering Society (AES) Europe 2026 Convention
The 160th convention of the Audio Engineering Society brings together audio professionals, researchers, and academics for technical sessions, workshops, and masterclasses focused on advances in audio technology and engineering. Two sessions are of particular relevance to hearing access and hearing loss. A workshop presented by researcher Trevor Cox examines how audio engineering practices can be…
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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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Webinar on Accessibility Standards for Outdoor Developed Areas
This free webinar, part of the Accessibility Online series, focuses on accessibility requirements for outdoor developed areas such as campsites, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints. The session will go over how the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards apply in outdoor settings and shares practical examples from federal land management, including real-world design and implementation…
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Access Starts Before the Event Begins
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American Auditory Society Scientific & Technology Conference 2026
The American Auditory Society Scientific and Technology Conference is the society’s annual meeting focused on translational research in hearing and balance disorders. They brings together clinicians, scientists, and professionals working in hearing science and audiology to share new research, posters, and presentations on diagnostic methods, clinical studies, and emerging science. The society’s…
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Indian Speech-Language & Hearing Association 2026 Convention [ISHACON]
ISHACON is the annual national conference of the Indian Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the professional body representing audiologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, and educators across India. The conference serves as one of the country’s main forums for innovating on clinical practices and research in speech, language, hearing, and communication sciences. Each year,…
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Assistive Technology Industry Association 2026 Conference
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference is a major meeting point for the assistive technology community, which brings together educators, researchers, vendors, and community advocates to share training, products, and practical strategies. For 2026, ATIA will meet in Orlando, Florida, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The conference typically blends education sessions…
