How to Help Your Child Return to In-Person School During the Pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, seven-year-old Zachary Farrar – who has hearing loss — attended school virtually for four months. The central Illinois resident returned to in-person education for first grade and will be starting second grade this August.
Thriving in a Changing World: A Global Gathering
Nearly 900 people from 47 countries representing all six inhabited continents participated in the AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Virtual Symposium on June 24-25. Attendees came together in a digital learning environment to hear from leaders in the field of listening and spoken language (LSL) through an online learning platform.
Jane Madell Receives Honors of the Association
For more than half a century, Dr. Madell, a pediatric audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and certified LSLS Auditory-Verbal Therapist, has blazed trails and encouraged others to do the same.
A Sneak Peek at the Program Highlights of the 2021 AG Bell Global LSL Virtual Symposium
The goal of the 2021 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Virtual Symposium, June 24-25, is to give attendees a diverse perspective on how listening and spoken language is being developed and pursed internationally.
The AG Bell Yearbook 2021
This past year was, to say the least, not a normal one for students of any age. But for our graduates, milestones still come whether there’s a pandemic or not.
Helping Children Catch Up After a Year of Virtual Schooling
As the academic year draws to a close, the pandemic’s effect on education is undeniable. As a result, many children have fallen behind in school. Kids with hearing loss are no exception, though it might be harder for them to catch up on their academics or therapy.
Coming Full Circle: A Story of Hope
Amber Hertz-Tang and Steve Tang talked about having kids who might be deaf before and after they married. They acknowledged it as a distinct possibility, yet assumed the odds were relatively low since Steve is the only one in the family with hearing loss. They knew, however, that should they be faced with a hearing loss diagnosis, they were well equipped.
AG Bell Kicks Off LEAP For High Schoolers
The inaugural session of AG Bell’s new program, Leadership Experience and Adventure Program or LEAP, was held via Zoom on May 14 and 15.
Meet Jasmine Simmons, Au.D, CCC-A, Blazing a Path for Future Black Audiologists who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Despite having been to numerous audiology appointments throughout her life, Jasmine Simmons had never seen an audiologist that looked like her.
Waiting to Hear: Requisites for Late-Served Children Across the World
Across all cultures, early amplification and auditory-based therapies are beneficial for families and their children with hearing loss.
