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Published: 04-03-2013 12:30

the value of sound through artwork. Partner with hearing clinics or nonprofit organizations to provide teachers and students with educational materials about hearing loss during the contest. This could create class-wide discussions about healthy hearing practices and the importance of regular hearing tests. Present student artwork in a public space in [...] imaginable, from cybersecurity awareness and environmental issues to the impact of conflicts around the world. Potential impact An art contest is a fun way to expose children and young adults to the subjects of hearing and hearing loss. The contest has the potential to introduce parents to the importance of hearing health as students discuss the competition [...] center of your town or city, inviting the general public, parents, and students to celebrate the creative art. The contest could occur during the month of May (Better Hearing Month) or coincide with the International Day for Ear and Hearing on March 3rd. Inspiration Art contests for schools and young people have become hugely popular, with competitions on

first-time hearing aid users and to identify the patient benefits of using Motivational Engagement methods. The study started in Nottingham Audiology Services in December, 2012. The authors of the winning poster were Mel Ferguson and Holly Thomas (Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit), and collaborators Naomi Russell, Emily Balmer and Will Brassington [...] al Engagement methods, and develop an ethnographic documentary to support the training of other audiologists. Over the course of three days, each member of the audiology team applied the Ida Motivation Tools in three hearing aid fitting appointments. Ida Institute senior audiologist Melanie Gregory facilitated a feedback and reflection session after [...] patient’s needs and motivations more readily than a standard history. “Every single time I have attended an Ida Institute workshop, there has always been somebody that puts their hands up and says it looks nice, but how in the NHS are we going to put something extra into the appointment,” stated Melanie Ferguson, Research Lead for Hearing Loss Rehabilitation

Weill Cornell Medical College Abstract: The purpose of this grand rounds session is to discuss interesting and/or difficult audiologic rehabilitation cases for audience consideration. These cases will highlight the fact that hearing aids and/or cochlear implants are essential but not sufficient for successful rehabilitation. The cases, highlighting [...] challenges implementing group AR, examine the evidence for conducting group AR, and explore the elements of G.R.O.U.P.This will support your efforts toward creating and providing group AR programs in your clinic. 9:00AM - 2:00PM: Ida Institute Exhibit: Tool Display and Demonstrations [...] Module: Facilitate an Understanding of Hearing Loss from the Child's Point of View Session Number: LM027 Location: 208B CE Hours: .1 Presenters: Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, PhD, University of Colorado; Melanie Gregory, AUD, Ida Institute Abstract: The child's perspective is essential when addressing the challenges of hearing loss. Incorporating this perspective

Published: 13-03-2013 14:45

Visualize Hearing Organize an art exhibition where artists portray hearing loss through art! Idea at a glance Do you have a passion for visual art and the desire to increase awareness of hearing loss around the world? Organize an art exhibition of visual media that comments on the experience of hearing and hearing loss. The art exhibit could visualize [...] others who are looking to communicate personal experiences. Potential impact Hearing and hearing loss can serve as an inspiration for thousands of artists around the world. Transforming hearing loss into a provocative visual language will help open people's minds about the issue and entice them to learn more. [...] visualize hearing loss through pixelation. Selectively removing pixels from images and videos could create a compelling piece of art work. The distortion of visual information is analogous to the auditory experience of those with hearing loss. This would give the viewer an idea of "how hearing looks." Removing pixels from a video could bring to light the

Published: 13-03-2013 16:06

Visualize Hearing Organize an art exhibition where artists portray hearing loss through art! Idea at a glance Sponsor and organize a traveling art exhibition containing visual media that comments on the experience of hearing and hearing loss. The art exhibit could visualize hearing loss through pixelation. Selectively removing pixels from images and videos [...] others who are looking to communicate personal experiences. Potential impact Hearing and hearing loss can serve as an inspiration for thousands of artists around the world. Transforming hearing loss into a provocative visual language will help open people's minds about the issue and entice them to learn more. [...] those with hearing loss. This would give the viewer an idea of "how hearing looks." Removing pixels from a video could bring to light the social challenges associated with hearing loss. If frames are removed from an animation, the viewer would struggle to comprehend the overall meaning of the story. One would need to "fill in the blanks" and piece together

Published: 17-03-2013 21:06

the Ida Institute and the Demant Foundation launched a global, online competition to identify ideas to raise awareness for hearing loss and inspire people to take action on their hearing. The competition harnessed the creativity of the global public and identified over 400 ideas that could put hearing loss on the public agenda and encourage people to [...] California, in April 2013. Ideas Worth Hearing We received so many excellent ideas in the competition, that we wanted to share the ideas online to inspire individuals and organizations to take action and raise awareness of hearing loss in their community. We looked through all of the ideas in the competition, and identified the ideas that were the most [...] nonprofit organizations, and businesses. The result of this work is Ideas Worth Hearing. We hope that this collection of ideas will inspire people to change their world and raise awareness of hearing loss. Collaboration Continues The competition may have ended, but we want to keep the collaborative process going! If you have gone ahead and implemented one of

Published: 18-03-2013 12:40

cases of hearing loss can be prevented. Some strategies for prevention include: immunizing children, avoidance of ototoxic drugs, and reducing exposure to loud noises. Effects of Hearing Loss Hearing loss has high costs for both individuals and society at large. Hearing loss can reduce one's ability to communicate with others and comprehend speech in noisy [...] performance and affect their prospects later in life. Hearing loss affects the social and economic development of communities around the world. Overall, it is difficult for many hearing impaired persons to acquire, perform, and keep a job. Adults with hearing loss tend to have much higher unemployment rates than those with normal hearing. This will have [...] can contribute to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and frustration, especially among older people with hearing loss. Negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with hearing loss often prevent people from seeking solutions and taking action. Children who do not receive treatment for a hearing loss often experience delays in the development of c

Published: 18-03-2013 16:43

worn and presented can help spark thousands of conversations about hearing health and hearing loss. It can also serve as a visual reminder to people to use good communication practices at all times. With the pin, a hearing impaired person may not have to continually interrupt discussion to remind people to face forward and speak slowly. Hearing impaired [...] proudly display their awareness and support of an issue. Let's take this concept and use it to spread awareness about hearing loss! Create an object or symbol that people can wear and display to show their support for hearing loss as an important health issue. Whatever the object is, it should be eye-catching and large enough to be a good conversation starter [...] took the initiative to design and market her own brand of cochlea shaped jewelry with the intention of promoting hearing loss awareness and treatment. You can view and purchase her jewelry by visiting her website . The people at Movember use a simple and eye-catching symbol of masculinity, the mustache, to raise funds and awareness about men´s health

Published: 18-03-2013 17:10

purchase pins and wristbands so people can show their support for hearing. Idea at a glance Humans are very social beings and we like to show our support for others. Think of all the "like" buttons on the web, bumper stickers, and support ribbons. Many charities use objects and stickers to allow people to proudly display their awareness and support of [...] this concept and use it to spread awareness about hearing loss! Create or purchase an object that people can wear and display to show their support for hearing loss as an important health issue. Whatever the object is, it should be eye-catching and large enough to be a good conversation starter. You can then share this object with families and friends, [...] creating a grassroots movement to show support for hearing impaired persons and good communication strategies. Inspiration Audiologist Noël Crosby took the initiative to design and market her own brand of cochlea shaped jewelry with the intention of promoting hearing loss awareness and treatment. You can view and purchase her jewelry by visiting her website

Published: 20-03-2013 12:55

from the competition and three winning ideas. Three Winning Ideas Eyes Teeth Hearing Eyes, Teeth, Hearing Look Who's Hearing Look Who's Hearing Hearing Tone Hearing Tone Test Best of the Rest Sounds of Art Prize Sounds of Art Prize Family Doctors Community Education & Family Doctors Hairdressers Hairdressers Concept Train Hearing Environments Concept [...] ten big ideas that can be implemented to raise awareness of hearing loss on a grand scale. The Ida Institute and the William Demant Foundation organized a global, online competition to identify ideas that could raise awareness for hearing loss and inspire people to take action on their hearing. With the help of an expert panel of judges, we selected the [...] Concept Train Risk Button Risk Button Kids as Ambassadors Young Doctors & Kids as Ambassadors Ice Cream Hearing Loss Ice Cream