Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·1d agoOticon Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops to Support Injured VeteransThe donation highlights the hearing industry's engagement with the veteran community, a population with disproportionately high rates of hearing loss and related disabilities.+Save
The Audiology Project·Professional org·Education & training·2d agoDirector of Educational Content and Programs - Special ProjectLeadership appointments at audiology professional organizations can shape the direction of continuing education and training resources available to the field.+Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·2d agoProactively collect feedback and act on itSystematic user feedback on real-world assistive listening performance could generate valuable data to inform both venue operations and future audiology-adjacent technology development.+Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·2d agoProvide opportunities to ‘try before you buy’As Auracast-enabled assistive listening rolls out in public venues, reducing first-use anxiety through trial opportunities could meaningfully improve uptake among hearing-impaired people.+Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·2d agoCollaborate with local audiology servicesStrengthening links between audiology services and public venues could expand real-world access to assistive listening technology for hearing-impaired people beyond the clinic setting.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoReaching people who have given up on theatresFirst-person accounts of social re-engagement through assistive listening technology highlight the real-world quality-of-life impact that Auracast adoption in public venues can have for people with hearing loss.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoReaching people who want to experience AuracastGrowing venue uptake of Auracast infrastructure could meaningfully expand real-world access to assistive listening for hearing aid users, making technology awareness relevant for audiologists counselling patients on public accessibility.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoAdding accessibility requirements into your booking journeyIntegrating accessibility questions into ticket booking normalises hearing-loss disclosure and could drive meaningful increases in assistive listening uptake across the live-events industry.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoReaching people as part of a typical customer journeyEmbedding assistive listening information throughout the customer journey—rather than only at the venue entrance—could significantly increase uptake among the large proportion of event-goers with hearing loss.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoCommunicating and promoting the serviceEven well-implemented assistive listening technology fails to help people if those who need it do not know it exists, making communication strategy as important as the technology itself.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseWSA Earns Two 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Signia and WidexAward recognition signals peer regard within the industry and may influence purchasing decisions for clinic owners evaluating RIC and fitting-software options.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoSystem monitoring during the showContinuous monitoring of assistive listening streams during live events is essential to ensure hearing-impaired audience members receive reliable access throughout a performance.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoWhat to broadcast during the showGood source audio quality is the foundation of any assistive listening system, and this guidance helps close the gap between technology capability and real-world performance in live venues.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoPre-show setupPractical Auracast setup guidance helps venues maximise accessibility for hearing device users, a growing area of interest as Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting rolls out globally.+Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoUnderstanding audio pathways – why latency mattersAs wireless assistive listening technology (including Auracast) becomes more widespread, understanding latency trade-offs is increasingly important for audiologists advising patients on system selection.+Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2d agoUnderstanding hearing loss – the need for intelligibility and listening comfortClear public and professional education on level- and frequency-dependent gain supports informed patient expectations and reinforces the rationale for individualized hearing aid fitting.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Accessibility·2d agoCymaSpace Research on Hard-of-Hearing Music Education Supported by NEADeaf-led research into multisensory music education could expand accessible arts programming and inform how audiologists counsel patients about creative engagement.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·2d agoPhonak EON Earns Hearing Technology Innovator AwardThe award signals growing competition in premium hearing aid chipset technology, which may eventually translate to new fitting options for audiologists and specialists.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·2d agoOticon Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops for Severely Injured VeteransCorporate giving to veteran-focused organizations underscores the audiology industry's engagement with military hearing health, a population disproportionately affected by noise-induced hearing loss.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·2d agoThe Best Music Earplugs Are the Ones You Actually Wear, Like HearsCompliance is the central challenge in hearing protection, and mainstream promotion of wearable, socially acceptable earplugs could nudge the broader public toward noise-induced hearing loss prevention.+Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·2d agoTinnitus – RNID Near YouEquipping community volunteers with accurate tinnitus information and BSL resources can improve early awareness and reduce stigma among underserved populations.+Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2d agoLive Noisy. Signia MaX - powered by multi-dimensional Acoustic Intelligence™| Signia Hearing AidsSignia Multi-adaptive Xperience is powered by Acoustic Intelligence - not one but 4 Deep Neural Networks combined into a single coordinated, continually adapting system that works across the entire signal pathway....+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2d agoBefore You Buy Hearing Aids, Ask About ThisComparing hearing aid prices? There is another part of the decision worth investigating. Dr. Cliff, AuD explains questions to ask about a clinic and the hearing care professional behind your care....+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·2d agoYour Clinic Is Busy – So Why Does Your Marketing Still Feel Like Guesswork?Independent audiology practices face growing competition from retail and direct-to-consumer channels, making structured marketing strategy increasingly relevant for business sustainability.+Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoPlanning your accessibility project with AuracastPractical deployment guides for Auracast in public spaces could accelerate real-world rollout, indirectly benefiting hearing aid users who attend theatres.+Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoWhy you should offer customers AuracastGrowing adoption of Auracast in public venues could increase real-world benefit for hearing aid users, making awareness of the technology relevant for patient counselling.+Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoCreating an inclusive environmentSocial stigma around visible hearing technology use is a well-known barrier to adoption; addressing it in public venue policies is a meaningful step toward normalising assistive listening.+Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoEnsure everything works before the show startsAs Auracast assistive listening technology rolls out in public venues, pre-deployment testing protocols will be critical to ensuring reliable real-world benefit for hearing aid users.+Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoIt’s not just technology: customer service mattersRecognising that human interaction is as critical as assistive technology reflects a broader patient-centred approach relevant to any hearing healthcare service setting.+Save