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deafness and hearing loss in Africa by supporting the development and implementation of accessible ear and hearing services in Africa. Initiatives that the WHO and University of Pretoria are already working together on include: New ways to collect population data, community-based hearing screening, and training for primary ear and hearing care. De Wet [...] world. It’s why we created the person-centered hearing network (PCHN) — a collaborative group of patient and professional organizations, universities, and other leaders focused on improving hearing care on a global scale. Recently, one of our PCHN partners — the Department of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Pretoria — became [...] center for ear and hearing health in Africa. The department is the largest audiology program of its kind in Africa, with a strong focus on research, collaboration, and service. The WHO partners with countries, international organizations, civil society, foundations, research institutions, and people to respond to health challenges and improve the overall

bike ride, and trails that crisscross a volcano, Portlanders take pride in offering an original spin on all of life’s essentials and splurges. So, it’s fitting that Mt. Hood Hearing Aid Center has become Inspired by Ida and is pushing the envelope on providing individualized hearing care. The Southeast Portland clinic is run by husband and wife team [...] means being able to take an active part in the decision-making process of hearing rehabilitation. We find that an educated patient is a happy one. If your clinic was an animal, what would it be and why? A dog. We are loyal and honest with our patients, and we are always here and ready to help whenever our patients need us. [...] team Vladimir and Darien Gutierrez. We asked them about their practice and the Inspired by Ida program. What is your clinic’s superpower? Our superpower is compassion. We deeply care about every patient’s needs and strive to provide personalized hearing healthcare for all. We believe in an individualized approach where patients are educated about their

Albuquerque Hearing and Balance aspires to change lives through personalized hearing solutions. Staff members are selected specifically for their positive attitudes and a shared passion for personalized care – and they work intently with each client to explore how their individual challenges impact their lives. With this philosophy, the clinic is a [...] timeline is different and that is okay. 5. What does person-centered care mean to your clients? Person-centered care means that we talk less and listen more. That we validate where the person is coming from and we stop and understand where they are on their journey. That means we begin by asking what their agenda is for the visit and we help them discover [...] discover how better hearing might improve their quality of life. 6. If your clinic was an animal, what would it be and why? A new puppy because a puppy makes you smile and brings joy and warmth.

research and building evidence in this important area. Funding will be awarded to projects that develop evidence related to Ida Institute methods and online tools and aim to demonstrate the effects of person-centered care in hearing rehabilitation. In 2021, we are seeking projects related to the following topics: Topic 1: Outcomes of online hearing care [...] care using Ida tools and resources Topic 2: Experiences of and/or outcomes with My Hearing Explained for Children The Research Committee will review applications and select three projects. Applicants may request up to $10,000 USD in funding. Recipients of the grant agree to begin their research by September 1, 2021 – and submit results by September 1, 2022 [...] summaries of previously funded projects on our Research Grant page . Applications are due by Monday, March 8, 2021. Awardees will be notified in May 2021. For more information and to download the application, please visit our Research Grant page .

which aims to support lecturers and supervisors as they prepare students to work with individuals and families with hearing loss. The course provides tools and methods that encourage reflective practice and support the development of new abilities and attitudes toward clinical practice. Throughout the course, role-playing and classroom discussions are used [...] always the child. As such, this model complements or extends traditional person- and family-centered care by placing children in a more prominent and central position and making them the expert in their own life. Natalie Comas, Speech-Language Pathologist and Project and Training Specialist at the Ida Institute says: “The child-centered approach is about [...] course module Extending Person-Centered Care to Families and Children supplements Ida’s existing pediatric portfolio, including the tools Living Well for Teens and Tweens , My World , My Turn to Talk for Parents , Telecare for Teens and Tweens , Growing up with Hearing Loss , and My Hearing Explained for Children . The new university course module

consumers and hearing care professionals feel empowered to find creative and personal hearing care solutions for each individual Financial models evolve so professionals can be compensated fairly for PCC activities in addition to hearing tests and selling hearing devices Society embraces the importance of hearing access such that captions and hearing loops [...] current trends in hearing healthcare, which were used to create four imaginary futures for hearing healthcare defined around two primary metrics: rate of technological advancement (rapid and moderate) and how informed and engaged consumers are in their hearing care (more and less). Each future scenario came with its own benefits and risks for the variety [...] outlining their expectations for hearing healthcare ten years from now. My card contained my hopes for both people with hearing loss and hearing care professionals in what will likely be a world marked by technological innovation and consumer empowerment: Hearing is considered a critical and intrinsic part of wellness and overall health PCC is practiced

of invention”, has given people with hearing loss some wonderful new options. Virtual platforms, ASR (Automated Speech Recognition), clear masks and face shields – all of these existed before the onset of COVID, but now they are repurposed as golden gifts to people with hearing loss. Clear masks, which the hearing loss community has been crying out for [...] the chaos of 2020. The world’s pandemic and politics seem to have set the world spinning in another direction. And in this crazy, abnormal world, people with hearing loss have encountered another shock; dealing with facemasks has shot many of us back to the time before we had learned to cope well with our hearing issues. Every day, we are challenged trying [...] activities that can stimulate our happy mode. Put up the lights and decorate. Play boardgames with people in our social bubbles, or online. We have started playing Hearts online with our son and his partner to stay connected (and to win—we’re a competitive bunch.) Get outside to walk or run and to breathe air free from indoor stuffiness. If you have streaming

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appointments. After using Why Improve My Hearing? you can follow up with the editable PDF version of the Line or the Box to better understand your client’s motivations for seeking help with their hearing or to help them assess the advantages and disadvantages of taking action. Living Well (Online) and My Hearing Explained also complement each other. Use Living [...] before appointments to help your clients come prepared to discuss their priorities and concerns. Then, use My Hearing Explained during the online appointment to explain hearing test results in person-centered language and to expand conversations to communication challenges and strategies. Finally, Goal Sharing for Partners can be used online across the different [...] Using Ida tools throughout a telehealth appointment Ida Telecare supports people with hearing loss before and between their hearing care appointments. Filling out our online tools gives clients a chance to gather their thoughts before an appointment, so that they are prepared to discuss what is most important to them. As telehealth is increasingly used

pandemic has caused disruption for people with hearing loss and hearing care services around the world. But in every crisis lies an opportunity to develop and grow. During lockdown, many hearing care providers found new, creative ways to support their clients. The pandemic also created greater awareness about hearing loss in the general public due to the d [...] competitive parameter for hearing care professionals and the industry in the coming years. Collaborating to prepare for the future While we can’t plan for the future, we can prepare. This is the philosophy behind the Future Hearing Journeys project and the reason why the Ida Institute has involved stakeholders from across the hearing care sector in exploring [...] exploring what future hearing care might look like, how professionals can best meet the needs of tomorrow’s clients, and how people with hearing loss can get the care they need and want. Armed with these insights, we will be better able to navigate an evolving landscape of new technologies, consumer demands, and business models, in which the only constant

convenience, and efficiency. The pandemic has added an important safety incentive for professionals to apply telehealth and find new ways of providing clients with online support when in-person appointments are not an option. Real-time support To help professionals and people with hearing loss navigate the telehealth journey – before, during, and after the [...] provide their clients with a holistic and person-centered experience throughout the telehealth journey and ensure that the clients feel heard, understood, and involved at all stages.” Tips for using the tools The new editable PDFs include classic Ida tools such as the Line , the Box , My Hearing Explained , and the Tinnitus Thermometer . Each can be [...] Improve My Hearing is useful before the first appointment with a client. As a next step, the editable PDF version of the Line or the Box can be used to further explore their motivation for seeking help and consider the advantages and disadvantages of taking action. My Hearing Explained is a conversation guide that can be used to explain hearing test results