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New Website Helps Consumers Navigate Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids and Find the Right Solutions
Submitted by James Katz on
New Website Helps Consumers Navigate Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids and Find the Right Solutions Pittsburgh, PA. — October 1, 2025 – Millions of Americans live with hearing loss, but finding the right solution can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, the Department of Communication Science and Disorders, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh has…
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iotaMotion Surpasses 1,000 Clinical Procedures Performed with iotaSOFT® --Defining a New Era in Cochlear Implant Surgery
Submitted by Michaela Coon on
Did you know? More than 60 million people worldwide live with severe hearing loss — yet fewer than 5% of those who could benefit ever receive a cochlear implant. That’s why milestones like this matter: the iotaSOFT® Insertion System has now been part of over 1,000 cochlear implant surgeries. Surgeons are seeing the difference: “As our cochlear implant program nears its 100th iotaSOFT insertion,…
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Discover the Benefits of Cochlear Implants
Submitted by Michaela Coon on
Struggling with hearing loss and looking for solutions beyond hearing aids? Cochlear implants are devices that convert sounds into signals your brain can understand to help those with moderate to profound hearing loss. Cochlear implants are now possible with robotic assistance by using the iotaSOFT® Insertion System. The cochlea requires a gentle touch. Your surgeon will carefully insert a tiny…
Articles/Blog posts
Implementing Assistive Listening Systems in Houses of Worship
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
In today’s diverse congregations, assistive listening systems play a crucial role in making worship spaces truly inclusive. This guide breaks down the process into ten actionable steps, including: • Understanding Congregational Needs: Identifying the specific hearing challenges faced by your community. • Exploring Technologies: FM systems, infrared, hearing loops, and Wi-Fi-based solutions. •…
Reports
WHO and ITU Launch Global Standard to Protect Gamers from Hearing Loss
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released the first global standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among gamers, especially for children and young adults. The standard targets both gaming hardware and software, encouraging features like volume limiters, safe listening alerts, and headphone safety modes to reduce long-term exposure to…
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A Push for Hearing Devices that are ‘ADA-Access-Ready’
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device. “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments List A single push-button access (direct-to-hearing instrument connections) for both telecoils and Auracast. No intermediary device to be required, at least for connection…
Reports
Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide by Nick Hunn
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The second edition of Nick Hunn's book, “ Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio, " is available for download from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Hunn chaired the Bluetooth Hearing Aid working group, which developed the concept of Bluetooth LE Audio, and he has participated in writing all of the specifications for the Bluetooth LE Audio. This guide offers insights into the new set of over…
Recorded Events/Videos
Hearing Loop or Auracast? – Why Not Both?
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
“Hearing Loop or Auracast? – Why Not Both?” is a follow-up session to a series of "Hearing Access" webinars held by the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH). This recorded session brought together members of the hearing loss community, industry leaders, and accessibility advocates to discuss the coexistence of telecoil-based hearing loops and Auracast™ (Bluetooth® LE Audio).…
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Nuance Audio Smart Glasses: FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aids
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio Glasses recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union. These glasses are now available at EssilorLuxottica retail outlets and through the Nuance Audio website . Nuance Audio Glasses integrate over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids into eyewear, for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They…
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Assistive Listening Systems and the Future of Hearing Access
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) and the International Hearing Loops Manufacturers Association (IHLMA) hosted a webinar series examining the role of Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) in improving accessibility for individuals with hearing loss. In this recorded session, a panel of speakers was invited to present the benefits, challenges, and future potential of ALS,…