“Listening is expansive — and like curiosity — an open-ended thing. So it’s being able to grapple with and cope with uncertainty and ambiguity…and just sit with it.” ~ Haru Yamada Listening comes up a lot in these curiosity conversations, and when I came across Haru Yamada’s new book Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening, I hoped I […]| Listening to the Universe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tax-exempt hospitals are failing to provide the requisite healthcare benefits to their communities on which their tax-exempt status...| Ways and Means
It would be unusual for all of the other board members to serve out their entire terms, but if they did, then five of the six current members would remain in office beyond the end of Trump’s second…| Economist Writing Every Day
A man says he faced a two year wait for a replacement NHS hearing aid - which costs just £80.| National Daily Press
Discover the neuroscience behind intuition and insight—and how letting go can lead to your most creative ideas.| The Aesthetics of Joy
SIMI VALLEY, CA – Beneath Air Force One inside the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Ways and Means Committee heard from...| Ways and Means
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a field hearing in Las Vegas, Nevada on how The One, Big, Beautiful Bill benefits workers and families. | Ways and Means
Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are extremely common. Sometimes the issue is that one is trying to communicate in a noisy place and there is no need for concern. But […]| Better Health While Aging
Enjoying audio content can be challenging for people with different levels of hearing loss, and nearly 15% of American adults have reported some trouble hearing. There are a few ways to make audio content more accessible so people with hearing loss can still enjoy content like podcasts and audiobooks. Ways to Make Audio Content More...| Austin Auditory Specialists
Spotlighting current NIDILRR grantees working to develop tech and interventions to support access for people with communication disorders Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Chairman Smith: “If we want to continue President Trump’s legacy of a strong economy, Congress must act swiftly to make the tax cuts permanent.”| Ways and Means
(512) 354-1489 | When a family member experiences hearing loss, it can lead to communication challenges that affect daily interactions and family dynamics. However, with some thoughtful adjustments, you can foster clearer communication and a stronger connection. Here are several strategies to help improve communication with loved ones dealing with hearing loss: Practical… | Blog| austinauditoryspecialists.com
(512) 354-1489 | As fall settles in and brings falling leaves and the need for seasonal yard work, many people find themselves busy preparing their lawns for the winter months. However, in the hustle of maintaining your yard, the potential harm that noisy equipment can have on your hearing often gets overlooked. With… | Blog| austinauditoryspecialists.com
The Physical Needs Assessment has raised doubts among tenants, who question if it is an accurate reflection of NYCHA’s needs—especially with figures such as $485,000 in repairs for the average unit.| City Limits
These resources were developed to be used by science centre staff for school visits. They are interactive activities that look at sounds, hearing damage, the ear and noise. Many of the activities c…| Sound science for schools and colleges
