Welcome to the News and Events Page. 

Below are some of the organizations that publishes regular reports on hearing loss. They can be accessed individually online by logging on to their websites  To learn more about these valuable organizations and what they can do for you, please be sure to visit this page every time you visit this website.

 

 

Calendar of Advocacy Groups:

 

 

Association of Late -Deafened adults.is an advocate for better hearing with, Annual Spring Workshop and Birthday celebration for people of all ages with hearing loss. For more information contact: www.ALDA-GS.org

 

 

Introducing the Invisible Hearing Aids.

  Since the invention of the Cochlear Implant - the miracle ear that has helped thousands of people to  hear again, we have seen  rapid advance in technology.  Many of you may not be aware of the recent breakthrough in invisible hearing aids.  Recently introduced to the public, was the  Lyric hearing aid, the World's first and only invisible, extended wear hearing device.  Designed to be worn 24/7 for up to 4 months at a time. An addition to the rank of invisible, extended wear hearing aids is the Esteem, which received  final approval from the FDA in 2010.   To learn more about these, and other hearing devices visit:  www.hearingloss.org  and www.hearingresearch.com.

 

 

 The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is one of the largest organization helping people with hearing loss. The HLAA recently invited hundreds of people with hearing loss to participate in a Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) survey. The purpose of the survey was  to learn as much as possible  about the  experience of purchasing  and using a hearing aid compatible cell phone. The survey was open for 11 days with 728 attendees completing the survey. The result of the survey proved that all was well with cell phones usage.  Many thanks to Gallaudet University PERC'S, and Linda Kozma-Spytek, for  helping to make it possible, by providing technical assistance and data analysis.

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has over 200 Chapters throughout the United States. It is easy for Individuals  with hearing loss  to get vital information  through contact with chapters in their states. To learn more about the HLAA, visit their website: www.hearingloss.org    

 

 Introducing  the Hamilton Mobile CapTel  Smartphone:

The Hamilton Mobile CapTel, launched a new application for BlackBerry Smartphone. Designed to help individual  with hearing loss to communicate more effectively on the phone with the person they are calling . It is similar to closed captioning on TV.  The CapTel  users can call and talk on their phones, then listen,  and, or read captions  of the other person  conversation on the screen.  For more information download the application at BB.HamiltonCapTel.com 

 

The Center for Hearing and Communications (CHC) located in New York City, and FT. Lauderdale Florida,is an organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss through professional service. We are grateful to the CHC  for providing hearing and communication needs for  people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The CHC have helped many adults and children to hear again by providing access to all types of hearing and communication needs, including the cochlear implants that is helping many adults and children to hear again. Many of these children were able to  graduate from colleges and universities.  www.CHChearing.org

 

 NJ Department of Human Services 

 Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing . 

The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing(DDH) works in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Human Services as an Advisory Council. They  publishes a very informative magazine(Monthly Communicator) that covers important events relating to hearing loss, support groups, and all types of assistive hearing and listening devices.   

 

Thinking of getting a Cochlear Implant?

 Technology have made the world more accessible for people with hearing loss.  We are truly blessed to be living in a time where there are many options in hearing devices to choose from. Through the dynamic nature of the internet we are able to communicate  with friends and families , from near and far. We have become more independent through the help of many organizations. We have more options in hearing devices to choose from, and more book and  videotapes  on the subject of hearing loss.  It is said that  90 percent of children with hearing loss, are born to hearing parents . Choosing a hearing aid, Cochlear Implants,  or any other hearing devices is a tough decision for any of these parents.The  Cochlear Implant  have became one of the choices for many hearing parents with a child who is deaf. An interesting book  on the benefits of Cochlear Implant  is Listening Closely: A journey to Bilateral Hearing.It's a very inspiring book, and I was happy to have met the Author in person and to read both of her books. The author Arlene Romoff, is president of the Hearing Loss Association-NJ Chapter. She  has written two books on the subject of Cochlear Implant.  Her first book  Hear Again:  Back to Life With a Cochlear Implant,  is a very inspiring story of hope and courage, and relates  to her experience of living in silence for years, before regaining  communication with the "hearing" world. After getting her first CI.  Arlene  received her first Cochlear Implant in 1997, and became a bilateral CI user in 2008. By using her experience to help others understand all they need to know about CI, Arlene, have done a wonderful service for people with hearing loss. Her book will inspire others and help them to understand  the journey that they must take with a CI.  Arlene  books is available at all booksellers . She can be reached at:  www.arleneromoff.com