Awareness
IHHA's short films to raise awareness (What causes hearing loss?)
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- Published on 17 April 2014
Autonomous University of Madrid instals more hearing loops
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- Published on 16 April 2014
Service
In line with its commitment to universal accessibility, the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) has installed a number of new hearing induction loops in its Disability Care Area and Student Orientation Office.
Dangerous noise levels in data centers
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- Published on 03 April 2014
prevention
People who work in train stations, airports, sports stadiums, and nightclubs are often aware of the dangers noise in their occupational environment may pose to their hearing. A report in TechRepublic highlights the dangers of high-level noise in an unexpected environment, data centers.
Rocking with Chilean sign language
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- Published on 28 March 2014
FESTIVAL
The end of March will bring the Lollapalooza international alternative rock festival 2014 to Chile, a chance to feast on a bill which includes, among others, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine-inch Nails, Soundgarden, Pixies, New Order, and Arcade Fire.
Video helpline for deaf women
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- Published on 25 March 2014
Assistance
Since December 2013, the deaf female population of Chile has been able to count on a new helpline set up by the National Women’s Service (SERNAM).
Funding for auditory processing disorder (APD) in New Zealand
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- Published on 05 February 2014
AWARENESS
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a complex hearing disorder reported to affect nearly 5% of school-aged children. Affected individuals cannot process the information they hear in the same way as normal subjects because of impaired coordination between the ear and the brain. People with APD have normal hearing but sounds are not adequately processed by the central nervous system, leading to difficulty understanding speech.