Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoAs the World Cup kicks off, new website shows how Auracast can be a winner in stadiumsAuracast's potential to replace legacy assistive listening infrastructure in large venues could significantly expand real-world hearing accessibility for hearing aid users at scale.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6w agoBettear brings Auracast to Tilburg’s Art ClusterReal-world Auracast deployments in public venues signal growing adoption of Bluetooth-based assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly need to counsel patients about.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoBaby monitors for caregivers who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer assistive technology guide, but audiologists can use it as a ready-made resource to share with deaf or hard-of-hearing patients who are new parents.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoAlarm clocks for people who are deaf or have hearing lossNo actionable clinical practice change — this is a consumer-facing assistive technology guide useful for patient counselling and signposting, not a clinical study.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·AI & technology·6w agoPeek into the future of Bluetooth LE with online seminarAuracast and Bluetooth LE Audio are emerging standards that could reshape how hearing aids connect to public sound systems and consumer devices, making clinician awareness valuable for counseling patients.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Accessibility·6w agoImproving the Accessibility and Quality of Hearing Health Services for Seniors with a Hearing LossClinicians serving older adults should review their accessibility and care-quality practices; this article likely identifies systemic strategies (e.g., tele-audiology, community outreach) worth considering, though specific evidence-based protocols depend on the underlying study...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Accessibility·6w agoApple Adds New Captioning and Hearing Accessibility Features at WWDC26Consumer-technology giants expanding native hearing accessibility features increases the everyday toolkit available to people with hearing loss and may reduce reliance on dedicated assistive devices for some communication scenarios.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoTest Equivalency of the Spanish and English AzBio Sentences Among Bilingual Normal HearersAudiologists testing bilingual patients with AzBio sentences should be cautious about assuming the Spanish and English versions are interchangeable until equivalency data are confirmed; verify normative SNR targets for each language before drawing clinical conclusions.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·6w agoHLAA 2026 Convention to Convene in LouisvilleHLAA conventions serve as a key gathering point for the hearing health community, shaping advocacy priorities and showcasing emerging assistive technologies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·6w agoEFHOH Calls for Broader Access to Assistive Hearing TechnologyPersistent access inequalities across Europe highlight a systemic gap that affects how many patients reach audiology services and can afford prescribed technology.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoQueen of British soul and Auracast … Beverley Knight brings the tech to her tourCelebrity adoption of Auracast at live venues raises public awareness of assistive listening technology and may accelerate patient demand for Auracast-compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoApple disappoints on Auracast support at WWDC26 keynote eventApple's continued absence from Auracast adoption slows the ecosystem momentum needed for Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology to become a practical accessibility tool for hearing aid and cochlear implant users in public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoAurahear at Here Hear .. of course Auracast gets a mentionAuracast represents a potentially significant shift in how hearing aid and assistive listening device users access public audio, but adoption and real-world clinical benefit remain unproven.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w ago· press releaseTrihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing AidsApp-free TV streamers lower the technology barrier for older or less tech-savvy hearing aid users, potentially improving real-world hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·7w agoJuliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing AccessAdding a well-known hearing-access advocate to a national initiative may strengthen policy and public-education efforts that benefit people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·7w agoDr. Juliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing AccessDr. Sterkens' formal appointment may amplify national advocacy efforts aimed at improving hearing accessibility standards in public and professional settings.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·7w agoTravelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing LossPhilanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·7w agoBrighton eventCharitable legacy giving is a key long-term funding stream for hearing loss research and advocacy organisations like RNID.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·7w agoNew Auracast installation map online for CanadaAuracast's expanding real-world deployment in Canada signals a maturing assistive listening ecosystem that could broaden accessible hearing solutions for patients beyond the clinic.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·7w agoParis railway station first in France to offer Auracast announcementsExpanding Auracast infrastructure into European public transport venues accelerates the real-world ecosystem that makes Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids more useful to patients in daily life.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·7w agoJune 4: Global campaign launches for World Assistive Technology DayGlobal campaigns that highlight gaps in assistive technology access can shape policy, funding priorities, and patient demand relevant to audiology services worldwide.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·7w agoEfhoh to host webinar for World Assistive Technology DayAdvocacy events like this raise public and policy awareness of assistive technology access gaps, which can indirectly influence funding and patient expectations in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoIt’s time for Auracast to take to the skiesAuracast represents a potential shift in public-space hearing accessibility that could increase the real-world value proposition of compatible hearing devices for patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·7w agoRNID seeks theatre professionals for new Auracast studyIf Auracast adoption in public venues is shown to be feasible and beneficial, audiologists may increasingly counsel patients on Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible devices as a real-world accessibility tool.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·7w ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoExploring one aspect of family-centered practice: Readability of written documents to support parental understanding and decision-making regarding cochlear implantsClinicians involved in cochlear implant programs should audit the readability of their patient-facing documents and simplify materials that exceed recommended reading levels to support genuine informed consent.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·7w agoReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-sponsored access programs can expand hearing care reach to underserved populations, but their scale and selection criteria warrant scrutiny for equity implications.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials No. 4 The CallHearing dogs represent a non-technological assistive strategy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and awareness of such services can help audiologists offer holistic rehabilitation options to patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·7w agoMy hearing loss journey and why I volunteer with RNIDFirst-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the lived experience of hearing loss and the value of peer-support community services.＋Save
