I have to admit that I had some reservations about accepting 3rd year students because I did not now what to expect. Now I know that these students have had the necessary coursework before they show up. They are eager to help the attending audiologist. Universities have a more difficult…[Read More]
Author: Dan Gardner M.S.
Sign up for Royal Caribbean Hearing Access Cruise from Florida
Lynn Rousseau of the Gainesville area HLAA put together a hearing loss accessible cruiser again for the 4th year. Below is a communication from the cruise coordinator, Barbara Maher. .Her Contact information is 407-788-4563 and barbaram@gotravel.com Hi Everyone…… I am so glad you are thinking of joining the FUN on the next Hearing Accessible… Read more »
Over 300 people attended the 5th annual Sarasota Hearing Loss Expo on March 5, 2016
This is the second year that I have attended the Sarasota Hearing Loss Expo. I had fun and met a lot of interesting people who struggle with hearing loss and/or are challenged to help other people conquer hearing loss. There were over 40 vendors who shared new technologies and services to people who suffer from… Read more »
Hearing Loss Story by: Debbe Hagner
Introduction by Dan Gardner M.S. As a board member of the Hearing Loss Association Florida I meet Debbe before her cochlear implant and have interacted with her after the procedure. This was a life changing procedure for her. Debbe Hagner Since I was born, I have been hard of hearing. Possibly due to my premature… Read more »
Great Resources for Students with Hearing Disabilities
Students with hearing disabilities face unique challenges inside the classroom. Many common learning modes that people take for granted — lectures, discussion groups and even one-on-one conversations — can be a struggle for those who have any level of hearing difficulty. However, that doesn’t mean a college degree is out of reach. Today’s wide range… Read more »
Help the One You Love Come to Terms With Their Hearing Loss
This helpful article was taken from a Hear U.S.A. publication and the original author is unknown to me Acknowledging hearing loss usually begins with complex reactions, but the first and most common one is denial. Although there are many reasons why people go into denial about hearing loss, the bottom line is: taking that first… Read more »
Gardner Audiologist is inspired by this video from the Lakeland Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
The Lakeland, Florida Chapter of the Hearing Loss association of America is the definition of compassion and volunteerism. People with passion can make a difference. This group wants improve the life of people who suffer from hearing loss because they also have suffered through the process. None of the people who made this video are… Read more »
Opportunities for Florida Audiologists to Meet Consumers with Hearing Loss
Fellow audiologists, attached is a link to a calendar of events that will give you a local opportunity to meet people with hearing loss, especially those who appreciate the professional services that only an audiologist can provide. With the arrows in the upper left of the page you can scroll through the upcoming public events… Read more »
My Opinion about the Florida Academy of Audiology 2015 Conference
I have attended and/or sponsored my employees’ attendance to most FLAA Conventions since the inception of the organization. The 2015 convention was one of the best because attendance was significantly up from last year at a time when our profession needs a boost in Florida. FLAA is our best hope to meet our challenges in… Read more »