Groups related to Communication -- In-person
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Hearing Loss at Work webinar series: Tech Tips for Smart, Inclusive Employment
Learn practical strategies, tips and tools to help people with hearing loss succeed on the job. The expert panelists will explore assistive listening devices, communication apps and best practices for employers and employees alike.
Articles/Blog posts
HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
Articles/Blog posts
HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
Articles/Blog posts
HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
Articles/Blog posts
HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
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2025 ASHA Annual Convention
This in-person professional education event for audiologists, speech‑language pathologists, researchers, assistants, and students takes place in Washington, DC. The convention includes oral seminars, technical demonstrations, poster presentations, and short courses across 32 topic areas. The exhibit hall will have over 300 exhibitors showcasing new tools and resources in communication sciences.…
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2025 CI Advocacy in Action Conference (Cochlear Implant International Community of Action)
This global conference, hosted by Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) in Brussels, brings together cochlear implant users, families, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. The two-day program focuses on advocacy for equitable access to and sustained support for cochlear implant services around the world. Attendees will be able to participate in…
User Stories
Traveling with tech, still short on outlets
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2025 American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & EXPO
This conference for otolaryngology professionals will be held in Indianapolis, connecting ENTs, researchers, educators, and audiologists. The meeting features scientific programs, a large exhibit hall (OTO EXPO) demonstrating cutting-edge tech, and special interactive sessions such as AI mini‑tracks and "Ask the Experts" panels.
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Potential Benefits of Cochlear Implants
Submitted by Michaela Coon on
People with moderate to profound hearing loss sometimes explore options beyond traditional hearing aids, such as cochlear implants. These medical devices convert sound into signals that the brain can interpret. In certain procedures, robotic-assisted systems like the iotaSOFT® Insertion System may be used to help surgeons position the implant’s electrode array within the cochlea. This approach is…
