May 1, 2023
Deaf Awareness Week

UK Deaf Awareness Week 2023

In the United Kingdom this year, Deaf Awareness Week takes place from May 1-7. This year, the theme is deaf inclusion. The theme aims to highlight how hearing loss impacts […]
April 7, 2023
World Health Day - Health For All

World Health Day – Health For All

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World Health Day with the theme Health For All. The date also coincides with the 75th anniversary of WHO.
March 3, 2023
World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day 2023

World Hearing Day on March 3 promotes hearing and access to hearing and ear care across the world. It’s held annually by the Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness […]
February 8, 2023
SASL: A new official language

SASL: A new official language

More and more countries are recognizing various sign languages as official languages. Two African countries have recently made headway in this area. In May of 2022, a bill proposing the […]
November 2, 2022
lipreading and masks

Study on Lipreading and Masks

When society is masked, people who rely on lipreading are at a disadvantage. Two deaf researchers looked into this phenomenon. Their study on lipreading and masks will soon be published […]
October 31, 2022
simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation

Simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in children: A study

A study has found that simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in very young children is beneficial. Results included the improvement of social skills and adaptability.
October 19, 2022
hair cell regeneration in hearing loss

Hair Cell Regeneration in Hearing Loss with Zebrafish

Researchers are actively tackling the possibility of implementing cochlear hair cell regeneration. Some species have the ability to regenerate inner hair cells, protecting these creatures’ ability to hear. A new […]