Recorded Events/Videos
Webinar: Auracast in Pro AV, Accessibility, and Real Venues
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This panel from Williams AV brings in the Bluetooth SIG and AV engineers to explain what Bluetooth Auracast is, how it differs from classic Bluetooth, and where it is already being deployed. Speakers walk through current device support, how to design Auracast in 2.4 GHz spaces, using PINs for security, and how Auracast fits with ADA and AS 1428 requirements. Good session for people comparing…
Discussion
How Can We Reduce Listening Fatigue in Modern Workspaces?
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Many people experience listening fatigue after long workdays filled with meetings, background chatter, and virtual calls. It can drain focus and make communication harder for people with and without hearing loss. Open offices, video platforms, and poor acoustics often add to the problem. A recent Forbes article by Bill Schiffmiller makes the case that “auditory fatigue,” or the mental exhaustion…
Event
M-Enabling Summit
The M-Enabling Summit 2025 is set for October 6–8 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Now in its 13th year, the event brings together leaders from tech, government, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to focus on digital accessibility and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Digital Accessibility Innovation — A Deep Dive into Next-Generation User Experiences,” speaks to new approaches to…
User Stories
Traveling with tech, still short on outlets
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Event
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.
Discussion
Group Conversations: Who is speaking?
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Conversations in group settings can be a challenge for individuals with hearing loss. Someone starts talking about a subject and at some point another person may ask a question or add information about that topic. Another person may ask a different question or introduce an entirely different topic. The discussions can change from topic to topic and back again. Oftentimes, people with hearing loss…
Articles/Blog posts
Why restaurants are so loud, and what science says we can do about it
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What do an acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer discuss at dinner? Noise, of course. This Washington Post article discusses "restaurant hearing loss," how noise affects the ears and brain, and what can help.
