Eleven misconceptions teachers should know about children with hearing loss
By Janice Schacter Lintz (1) People with hearing loss are older adults. According to NIDCD and the Better Hearing Institute, of the 36 million people in the United States with some degree of hearing loss, only 30% are 65 or older. (2) A child who responds to sound does not have a hearing…
Read MoreHearing health gets a star turn in the media: So what if it’s in a farce?
By David H. Kirkwood There are an awful lot of health-related subjects that capture the attention of the news media. Whenever there’s a hint of progress toward curing cancer, losing weight, warding off old age, improving one’s face or figure, or treating anxiety, depression, or pain, you can count on every communications medium out there…
Read MoreThe picture is looking brighter for hard-of-hearing movie fans
By David H. Kirkwood It may not be quite a Hollywood ending, but it seems that better times are on the horizon for movie lovers whose hearing loss has prevented them from pursuing their passion. I certainly hope so. As someone who shares their passion for movies, I can empathize with the disappointment and frustration…
Read MoreIllinois agreement is good news for those with hearing loss: Will NYPD take note?
By David H. Kirkwood Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has had many benefits. Among the most important is that a great many people with disabilities are now doing jobs that pre-ADA they would have either had to give up as their disability developed or would never have been hired for in…
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