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One person effecting change: our patient informed us that she was able to get her independent living facility to help those who need hearing assistance. A green star on their name tag means that staff have to be aware of the person’s hearing needs: Raise voice gently without yelling, be patient, face them, enunciate & speak more slowly, rephrase instead …
This NCAA March Madness we would like to recognize the first deaf player in the NBA, Lance Allred. “Born with a severe hearing loss, Lance Allred is the best example of not letting hearing loss define you,” said Dr. Dokianakis. “I was lucky enough to meet this former NBA player, TEDx Star, successful author and amazing inspirational speaker. His keynote …
This International Women’s Day we would like to recognize a woman who changed the Audiology profession and inspired us to enjoy life to the fullest: Dr. Marion Downs. Dr. Downs started Universal Newborn Hearing Screening at a time when children were not diagnosed and fit with hearing aids until they were three years old. Going against the establishment 50 years …