The Talented FM: Broaden your accommodations for ASD & ADHD
Must I have a hearing loss to benefit from an FM system? The answer to this question increasingly NO! An FM system is a truly talented device, and its uses are far and wide. In previous entries we introduced the idea that individuals with auditory processing disorders...
Auditory Processing Disorders and FM Systems
For many years FM systems were used primarily for individuals that had a hearing impairment. In recent years, research has shown how an FM system can lend benefit to individuals with other difficulties, for example, auditory processing disorder (APD).A study by...
Disability Accommodation Resources
While the Phonak Work Life team is primarily focused on providing education and recommendation for hearing accommodations in the classroom and workplace, we wanted to pass along some additional resources. Finding a complete list of resources can be time consuming and...
How does untreated hearing loss impact employee health?
According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine 20% of adults report some degree of hearing loss- about 48 million people. Of that 48 million, 60% are either in the workforce, or in educational settings. So chances are high you have an employee that needs...
How can untreated hearing loss impact your bottom line?
While untreated hearing loss first and foremost affects quality of life, if you're an employer, it can hurt your bottom line too. Check out the statistics below from a Better Hearing Institute study: Yearly aggregate loss in income due to underemployment resulting...
How much do hearing aids cost?
The cost of a hearing aid is tied to its advanced features. Typically, the more feature rich a hearing aid, the more expensive it is. Your need for features is directly tied to the complexity of listening environments you find yourself in (meetings, talking on the...
How can I justify using an FM?
Let's be honest... sometimes hearing aids don’t measure up! If you have a hearing loss and have already been fit with a hearing aid, you know hearing can still be difficult at times. Naturally, you might be asking yourself: To answer this question you must...
ALD Tech Re-boot: What next?
In our final installment of our ALD Tech Re-boot let's discuss where we've been and where our technology leads us in the future: In years past finding out about the latest available technology might have been received the latest catalog from your favorite hearing...
ALD Tech Re-Boot: Part 2.5
As promised let’s talk about the Phonak Roger Pen: It comes as no surprise that Comfort Audio isn’t the only manufacturer doing incredible things in the world of assistive technology. Phonak, a leader in FM technology for decades, has focused on a hearing aid re-boot...
ALD Tech Re-Boot: Part 2
In part 2 of our assistive technology reboot, let’s talk about what’s new in the industry. Gone are the days of relying on basic analog or digital FM technology. No longer should your students be worried about a noisy signal, limited range, dropouts or delay.Comfort...
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