PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoIntegrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration's PACT-PT ProgramWhile outside core audiology practice, this VA integrated-care model demonstrates a system-level framework that could inspire similar primary care integration efforts for hearing health services in veteran populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoAdult deaf sign language users and audiology services: a scoping review on cultural competence practicesAudiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuracast broadcast audio represents a potential shift in how hearing loops and assistive listening systems are deployed in public venues, with direct implications for how audiologists counsel patients on accessibility options.＋Save
The Guardian·Other·Accessibility·3w agoPaul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiringPaul Simon's public return to performing with significant hearing loss raises awareness of how people can adapt to and live meaningfully with hearing impairment, which may resonate with patients and the broader public.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic partner with AuraFuturity for Auracast awarenessIndustry coalitions behind Auracast signal growing momentum toward standardised wireless assistive listening infrastructure that could benefit hearing aid users in public spaces.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Education & training·3w agoFree EUHA 2026 tickets for hearing care students and apprenticesLowering the financial barrier to attend a leading international hearing care congress can help attract and retain the next generation of audiologists and hearing care specialists.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoCambridge Utd venue for an Auracast record breaker at the beautiful gameDemonstrating Auracast's ability to serve 1,500 simultaneous listeners at a live sports event builds the public and industry case for wide-scale assistive listening infrastructure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoPrivate Healthcare Australia warns about reduced health insurance rebate for over 65sA reduction in private health insurance participation among older Australians — the demographic most likely to seek hearing care — could significantly reduce private audiology clinic volumes and revenue.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Accessibility·3w agoInnoCaption Launches InnoCaption Video for Accessible Video CallsCaptioned video calling tools expand communication accessibility options that audiologists can recommend to patients as supplementary assistive technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·3w agoListen Technologies Engages AuraFuturity to Increase Awareness of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio and Assistive Listening SystemsGrowing industry investment in Auracast Broadcast Audio signals a potential shift in how assistive listening infrastructure is promoted and adopted across public venues, which could eventually expand access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3w agoCampaign with usSustained advocacy by organisations like RNID can shape the policy and funding environment that underpins hearing healthcare services and patient access in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3w agoDeaf Awareness Week: Step inside the boxHigh-profile public awareness campaigns can reduce stigma around hearing loss and increase the number of people who seek audiological help, benefiting the broader field.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoBolton Clarke and Audeara partner for Australian Auracast roll-outIf validated, deploying Auracast in aged care facilities could meaningfully improve hearing accessibility for older adults in communal spaces, a population audiologists frequently serve.＋Save
Consumer Reports·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoIt's One of the Best Hearing Aid Features. Many Still Aren't Using It. - Consumer ReportsAudiologists should counsel patients on both Auracast and telecoil options when fitting hearing aids, as infrastructure for each varies by venue and region.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossHumanizing the communication barriers of hearing loss through relatable storytelling can support patient counseling and public awareness efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossCentering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3w agoDeaf Awareness Week and Why I Love My Little Robot EarFirst-person accounts of cochlear implant use for single-sided deafness highlight patient-reported barriers and psychosocial impacts that clinicians should consider during counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast silent disco and inclusive demonstration at German universityUniversity-led Auracast demonstrations signal growing grassroots adoption in educational settings, which could normalise the technology for a younger generation of hearing aid users.＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w ago· press releaseStarkey Expands Advanced Hearing Technology Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsBringing AI-enhanced hearing aid features into government service channels could improve hearing care access and device capability for a large, often underserved federal patient population.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·3w agoFinding hearing loss support through RNID Near YouThis case highlights how peer support and community services like RNID Near You can bridge gaps between diagnosis and appropriate intervention, which is relevant for audiologists managing patients who are disengaged or under-supported.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·3w agoBBC Radio 4 AppealHigh-profile charity campaigns on national radio can raise public awareness of hearing loss, potentially increasing the number of people seeking audiological assessment and support.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·4w agoRNID – National hearing loss charityRNID's scale of reach across 18 million UK deaf and hard-of-hearing people makes its awareness campaigns relevant context for audiologists engaging with patient communities.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·4w agoStarkey Expands Tech Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsIntegrating hearing technology with government service accessibility highlights a growing trend of hearing aids serving broader assistive and civic-participation roles beyond sound amplification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·4w agoTeachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hearing Loss and Inclusive EducationAudiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoAuracast installed at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in New YorkReal-world venue installations of Auracast demonstrate growing infrastructure adoption that will increase the practical value of recommending Auracast-compatible hearing aids to patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoFundraise at schoolSchool-based deaf awareness fundraising can contribute to earlier identification of hearing problems in children and reduce stigma from a young age.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoRNID helps HSBC UK launch British Sign Language training for employeesEmployer-led BSL training at scale signals growing mainstream commitment to deaf inclusion and may raise public awareness of communication access needs.＋Save
