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Hearing Resources from March 2024

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Selected books:

Hannan, Gael & Eberts, Shari, “,” 2022

Bouton, Katherine,  Won’t Help,”Living Better with Hearing Loss,”

Bouton, Katherine. “Smart Hearing: Strategies, Skills, and Resources for Living Better with Hearing Loss, 2018

 

Selected Hearing aids: 

https://www.phonak.com/en-us

https://www.resound.com/en-us/

https://www.widex.com/

https://www.oticon.com

 

Cochlear Implants: 

Advanced Bionics: https://www.advancedbionics.com/us/en/home

Cochlear: https://www.cochlear.com

Med-El: https://www.medel.com

 

Caption/Talk-to-text apps on mobile phones:

Ava (iPhone),

InnoCaption (captions phone calls) 

LiveTranscribe (Android)

 

Landline/mobile Caption phones:

CaptionCall: https://sorenson.com/captioned-calls/ (free Captioned Phones)

 

Aural Rehabilitation (Listening Practice): 

Hearing Success https://hearingsuccess.com/intro

WordSuccess (free app to download)

LACE https://laceauditorytraining.com/

 

Local Aural Rehabilitation Specialists:

Dawn Heiman, Au.D. https://www.chicagoaudiologyandhearingaids.com/auditory-training/

Lynn Wood, Au.D. https://www.hearsaylw.com/meetlynn

 

Tinnitus management:

Dawn Heiman, Au.D. https://www.chicagoaudiologyandhearingaids.com/tinnitus-treatment/ 

 

Hearing Loss Support Groups: 

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) https://www.hearingloss.org/

The Chicago chapter meets in the Lincoln Park area.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA) https://www.alda.org

 

Websites/blogs

Tina Childress: https://tinachildressaud.com/

Links and posts about issues related to hearing loss ~ written and compiled by a Deaf audiologist with bilateral cochlear implants who is ASL-fluent and loves assistive technology

Gael Hannan - The Way I Hear It https://www.gaelhannan.com/blog/

Katherine Bouton https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/tag/Katherine+Bouton

 

Sign Language Resources

Most comprehensive collection of video clips of ASL vocabulary that is easily searchable:

www.commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm

Search for words and phrases, results may be displayed as drawings or short video clips, searchable:

www.answers.com/library/American+Sign+Language-cid-26484507

List of recommended sign language apps for kids (and adults) to use on iDevices:

http://bit.ly/Apps4HLSignLanguage 

Wiki-style website for sharing signs pertaining to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curricula:

http://aslstem.cs.washington.edu/

THOUSANDS of titles on a variety of educational subjects including a nice selection of sign language materials – some are on DVD but others you can stream right away:

http://dcmp.org

Search “sign language” or “baby sign language” for a variety of pages and groups that discuss using ASL with children:

www.facebook.com

Online forum for parents and teachers who want to use ASL with babies and young children:

http://www.handspeak.com/word/most-used/ 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/signwithyourbaby/

Popular signs for babies and children from the Signing Time video series:

http://www.signingtime.com/dictionary

Signs for subjects like the sciences, math, history, geography and government:

http://www.needsoutreach.org/Pages/sl.html

Arbor West Neighbors

Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community. 

 

Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement. 

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We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members. 

About Us

At times our members and friends have questions about who to talk to/get permission/assistance for a variety of things. Below are some guidelines. Note: AWN Members can look up contact information in our directory. Others may use the suggested processes at the bottom of this document.

There are many opportunities for you to engage as a volunteer to help support our organization and fellow members. Our website lists a variety of volunteer possibilities: www.arborwestneighbors.org/volunteer-possibilities

 

For questions about membership: Cecily Mango

For questions about ambassadors and member orientation: Kim Silver

For questions about our Membership Management System, Club Express: Cecily Mango or Susan Levin

For questions about Arbor Circles: Cindy Michul

For calendar additions or corrections: Gil Herman

For questions/suggestions about our newsletter, Branching Out: Allen Matthews

For website additions or corrections: Gil Herman

For questions about interest groups: Gil Herman or the coordinator of a specific group

For questions/suggestions about Programs: Catherine Marienau

For questions/suggestions about advocacy:

         Social Action Team: Ruth Reko

         Green Team: Phyllis Rubin or Kim Silver

         Legislative Action Team: Phyllis Rubin

         Other: Phyllis Rubin

For questions/suggestion about Community Outreach Working Group: coming soon

For questions/suggestions about what to send to Google group email: Gil Herman or Legislative Action Team (Phyllis Rubin)

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NOTE: From time to time, we hear about information that we believe would be of interest to our members and friends. When appropriate, we will send out a Public Service Announcement (PSA). We may also send a Call to Action email making a recommendation for action should you wish to do something. We will work to keep these minimally intrusive. If you have a question or comment, please contact the person or organization indicated. 

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