Groups related to Communication -- In-person
Discussion
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Employment and Income for Young Adults?
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Hearing loss can affect more than communication. A 2025 study in Frontiers in Audiology and Otology followed Americans from adolescence into adulthood using data from the long-running ADD Health survey. The researchers compared education, employment, and income outcomes for people who reported hearing loss with those who reported no hearing loss. The study found that young adults with hearing loss…
Event
ASHA Convention 2025: 100 Years
The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention 2025 will be held November 20 to 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. This year marks ASHA’s centennial anniversary, so the program includes a larger slate of sessions and celebration. Attendees can find in-person and virtual education options, one hour seminars, technical sessions, poster…
Event
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.
Event
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…
