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http://noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/globalisation/noisyplanet/index.shtml The following link offers a dynamic view of the US Government's organization. Click and drag on a department (box) that is of interest: http://www.netage.com/economics/publish/USGov.html For Veterans Note: A HLAA National membership is discounted to veterans. https://knol.google.com/k/jim-strickland/a-military-veterans-guide-to-disability/i4hm0dxfnnzs/14#http://www.hearinglossweb.com/Medical/Causes/nihl/mil/mil.htm http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11099&page=R1 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/veterans/ The following link is an excellent article on Tinnitus from the New Yorker Magazine: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/02/09/090209fa_fact_groopman
Hearing Loss Health and Medical Advice http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-loss/DS00172 http://www.betterhearing.org/about/index.cfm?gclid=COrBz6Cr5pYCFQMnGgodWja9PQ
http://www.hearingresearch.org/Dr.Ross/Audiogram/Audiogram.htm The following link has several excellent articles about issues that the hearing impaired have. It also offers a Patient's Awareness Kit for Hospitals and Medical Facilities: http://www.hohadvocates.org/index.php The following links pertain to heredity hearing loss: http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/deafness-overview/details.html http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=387720 http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/news/releases/09/03_16_09.htm http://www.hearingreview.com/insider/2009-04-23_02.asp The following links pertain to ototoxicity, which is an growing cause of hearing loss: http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bilat/ototoxins.html http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles.htm#ototoxic_drugs The following link describes University http://www.hearingreview.com/insider/2009-05-14_02.asp Induction Loop Systems The following link offers information about Induction Loop Systems. It includes a questionnaire to determine requirements, shows a schematic of the loop, and describes how it works. http://www.ovalwindowaudio.com/about.htm Soundproofing The following site provides terrific information on soundproofing applications: http://www.allnoisecontrol.com/index.cfm Our Airspace Issue Frequent, low-flying aircraft are a major contributor to ambient noise. Increasing ambient noise makes it difficult for everyone to communicate and over time can contribute to hearing loss. The following links describe the issue more broadly than just hearing loss: http://www.sensibleairspace.org/ Use the link below to complain about noisy airplanes: http://www.westchestergov.com/airport/complaint_form.htm http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm Use the link below to track action in Congress: Use the link below to read the May-June 2009 Blumenthal-FAA Airspace Redesign lawsuit proceedings: http://indictsturgell.blogspot.com/2009/06/injustice-searchable-transcript-of.html Note: the site below, Harris Communication Corp., offers 10% to HLAA National members: The following link is to the Starkey Hearing Foundation that provides funding for hearing aids. It also will accept used hearing aids and donate them to the needy: The following link offers information about Induction Loop Systems. The website includes a questionnaire to determine requirements, shows a schematic of the loop, and describes how it works. As a chapter policy, we do not endorse any vendor for any product, system, or service. http://www.ovalwindowaudio.com/about.htm Noise and Hearing Loss The link below is for kids who listen to iPods and MP3 music players: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noise_health_effects http://www.dawsontimes.com/news30534/potential-noise-ordinance-presented-to-dawson-coun.shtml The link below is one of the best compendiums on noise and health risks: http://www.lhh.org/noise/archives/index.html The link below is for students and educators concerned about classroom design for good hearing. It also points to the Noise Pollution Clearing House that offers other resources: http://www.quietclassrooms.org/index.htm Hearing Loss Statistics http://www.who.int/pbd/deafness/en/ http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24720 http://ehstoday.com/ppe/hearing-protection/ehs_imp_34096/ Music Listening and Hearing Loss http://www.physorg.com/news80304823.htmlhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/committees/04_scenihr/docs/scenihr_o_018.pdf http://www.eubusiness.com/Media/health-mp3-briefing http://library.bridgew.edu/mt/max/2008/10/scientists_warn_of_health_risk.html Books and Articles on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids http://www.soundbytes.com/page/SB/CTGY/BooksonHearingLoss http://www.hearingresearch.org/Dr.Ross/BestHearingAid.htm Canine Companion Sites http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/ Link to 100 More Links on Many Subjects http://www.tecear.com/Resources_and_Links.htm http://www.hearingresearch.org/ross.htm
http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=387720 The following site provides links to over 70 sites: http://www.cdhi.ct.gov/cdhi/site/default.asp The following site, the Disability Resource Center in Stratford, CT, provides equipment and devices that enable disabled people to live more independently. They also have assistive listening devices for the Hearing Disabled: Fairfield County Resources County-wide and beyond The following interactive query site lists close-captioned theaters, movies, and movie show-times for theaters that are supported. Simply enter your home (or other) location and see what's playing -- and when -- with captioning in theaters near you. Theaters in Danbury, Milford, Stratford and other towns participate.Norwalk
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