The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. The International Week of the Deaf is a time of various activities by Deaf Communities all around the world. These activities and events welcome the participation […]
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Simon is a carefree boy with partial hearing. He wakes up one day and discovers that his world has become silent. He goes from wearing a hearing aid to getting a cochlear – a small electronic device – surgically implanted. Although the sounds are not perfect, he learns to cope and finds joy again. Simon’s […]
In 2023, how is it that an ear infection could make it less likely for a kid to finish school or find a job? A message from Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Australian Government. That’s the reality for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in remote areas with a middle […]
When you think of the five senses, you are probably not thinking “vestibular.” Divya Chari does, and she wants you to know that the inner ear does more than hear. It is also critical to how we perceive our body in space. The Massachusetts (U.S.) Eye and Ear specialist is already shining new light on […]
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A recent study suggests people with hearing loss are nearly twice as likely to experience daily fatigue compared to those with normal hearing. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S.. The study looked at data from the American National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. It found that 12% […]
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In 2023, how is it that an ear infection could make it less likely for a kid to finish school or find a job? A message from Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Australian Government. That’s the reality for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids in remote areas with a middle […]