Excellent Source: hear-it.org

Brussels, Belgium

 

hear-it.org is an excellent site providing information on hearing, hearing loss, and hearing aids. Based in Brussels, Belgium, hear-it.org is funded and run by Hear-it AISBL, a not-for-profit international organization comprised of IFHOH (The International Federation of the Hard Of Hearing), AEA (Association Européenne des Audioprothésistes), and other interested parties.

Implanted at the age of 10, girl makes excellent progress

Charlotte, North Carolina (US)

The Charlotte Observer

December 2007

 

Emily Addison is Learning to Hear, One Sound at a Time

 

Girl implanted at age of 10 is making excellent progress recognizing sounds and understanding speech.

Kalamazoo Audiologist Talks About Advances in Hearing Aid Technology

Kalamazoo, Michigan (US)
Kalamzoo Gazette
December 2007

Audiologist says technology can counter hearing problems

"Clayton said the changes in hearing-aid technology in the 10 years since she got out of school have been tremendous..."There are changes physically in the appearance of the hearing aid, the design is more high tech and some of the hearing aids are more cosmetically appealing, but I think the best changes are in the sound quality."

Funding of Bilateral Implants Becoming More Common

Nova Scotia, Canada
The Nova Scotia Chronicle Herald
December 2007

Elmsdale toddler to get second cochlear implant

"A 17-month-old Elmsdale girl will receive a second cochlear implant in January now that the province has scrapped its policy of only paying for one of the hearing devices."

Poetry at Clark School for the Deaf

Northampton, Mass. (US)
The Republican
December 2007

Love Shines in at Poetry Cafe

Hard of hearing children with hearing aids and cochlear implants write and read poetry at a Massachusetts middle school.

"When I got the cochlear implant, I worked hard to get the speech I have now," says Emily J. Hewlings, 14. "Pronouncing words was the hardest thing I've ever had to do."

Emily's linguistic skills have developed to the point where she doesn't just write poetry, she READS it!

Mom Sells Pies to Buy Son Phonak Hearing Aids

Roanoke, Virginia (US)
The Roanoke Times
December 2007

Sweet offerings from a loving mom's kitchen
"To raise money for her son's hearing aids, and to give herself time to process her son's medical issues, Vera Wilson started baking pies."

Virtual Museum of Hearing Devices

The Bernard Becker Medical Library at Washington University in St. Louis has put together a fascinating virtual display of hearing devices through the ages, with an emphasis on concealed devices.

A timeline displays the development of the hearing industry alongside hearing instruments and deaf education worldwide from the 16th century to date.