(July 14, 2026) Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens at a Center for Hearing Access meeting, 58 minutes. Auracast, used as part of an assistive listening system, is on track to become a reality. This could put you, other local advocates, local providers and hearing accessibility in the spotlight in your community. Is it time to start requesting […]
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(289 pages). For Healthcare Organizations. This Implementation Guide is based on existing data and learnings from healthcare organizations across the country that are working to improve the quality of care provided to patients with disabilities. This information is intended to provide guidelines which are adaptable to your local context. People with disabilities experience significant disparities
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(Aug 3, 2026) Video. This Week in Hearing. Hearing aids are only part of the solution. While today’s hearing technology can be life-changing, even the best hearing aids can struggle in challenging listening environments like theaters, airports, courtrooms, places of worship, and other public spaces. Shari Eberts sits down with Dr. Juliette Sterkens and Wynne
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(2 pages) July 15, 2026. Auracast and hearing loops help clients hear better than they ever have and will change the way you practice, while creating priceless goodwill for the profession. Full magazine. Sterkens, J. (May/June 2026). Help Everyone Hear in Your Community with Assistive Listening Systems. Hearing Review. Pp. 20-21.
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(July 1, 2026) This study seeks to better understand the types of communication barriers individuals experience during healthcare visits, whether communication accommodations are offered or used, and how the presence or absence of these accommodations may affect access to care, understanding of medical information, satisfaction with care, emotional experiences, and decisions to delay or avoidance
(June 16, 2026) Co-founder Ginevra Ralph speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about building community, hearing loss advocacy, bringing the audience into the performance, and spreading the love of music. Eugene’s Shedd Institute brings performance, education, and community to the region.
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(February 25, 2026) Two very important IEC standards are appearing in 2026 and 2027, which will be of significance for the consumers, facility staff, the public, and installers.
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Handouts including captioning, ADA Effective Communication, assistive listening, communication access plan, etc.
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(May 7, 2026) A telecoil improves access for people with hearing loss in taxi cabs, performing arts centers, and more. Even with newer Bluetooth technology on the way, it’s still worth getting.
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(July/August 2025) Is the TV always too low? Do your friends often seem to mumble? Good news: There are more helpful tools than ever to keep the sounds around you clear and audible. (subscription required) Roberts, C. (July/August 2025). How to Hear Everything [subscription needed] Consumer Reports. pp 44-50.
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