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What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), is a condition where individuals have difficulty processing and interpreting auditory information despite having normal hearing sensitivity. It affects the central nervous system, from the auditory nerves to the brain, and can manifest in various ways such as trouble understanding speech in noisy environments, difficulty with phonetic reading, poor auditory memory, and challenges following complex instr...
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You Don’t Have to Go Through Hearing Loss Alone: Resources to Support You on Your Hearing Loss Jour
This article shares the author's personal journey with sudden hearing loss, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges of living with reduced hearing. It emphasizes the importance of connecting with others who have similar experiences through blogs, support groups, and associations like HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) to build a sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation. The author also discusses resources such as counseling, coaching, and educational events that can...
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25 Years of Redefining the Perception of Hearing Loss: Interview with Jacob Torpe Winter about the Ot
This article highlights the Oticon Focus on People Awards, a 25-year-old program aimed at changing perceptions of hearing loss by celebrating individuals who have overcome challenges and thrived despite their hearing loss. The awards recognize outstanding achievements across four categories: Student Standouts, Adult Trailblazers, Heroic Hearing Care Professionals, and the newly expanded Hearing Loss Champions category. Over time, the program has helped reduce stigma around hearing loss by showcas...
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3 Ways to Caption Almost Everything on Your Windows Computer
This article explores solutions for making video content more accessible, particularly for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) individuals, those with auditory processing disorders, and second language learners. Google has introduced "Live Caption," a free feature in Chrome that generates real-time captions across various platforms like social media, podcasts, and video conferencing tools. Additionally, two alternative services—SpeakSee AutoCaption and Ava—are highlighted. SpeakSee works across all...
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3M on Trial for Failing to Protect Hearing of Soldiers
The article discusses the ongoing legal proceedings against 3M, a multinational corporation, over its defective military-issued earplugs. Over 229,000 lawsuits have been filed by veterans and soldiers who allege that 3M knowingly provided faulty earplugs to the U.S. military between 1999 and 2015. The "Combat Arms CAEv2" earplugs, sold by 3M subsidiary Aearo Technologies, were designed for use in combat but reportedly did not fit properly unless inserted in a specific way. Plaintiffs claim that 3...
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A New Shape for Sound: Widex Launches SmartRIC Hearing Aid with New Design for Better Hearing in Nois
Widex SmartRIC is a new rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid designed with an L-shaped microphone alignment for improved directional sound capture in noisy environments. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Widex MOMENT SHEER, SmartRIC incorporates advanced features such as PureSound™ with ZeroDelay™ technology to deliver a more natural and authentic listening experience. The device offers up to 37 hours of battery life per charge and is complemented by a portable charg...
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