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Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) & Therapy • 15 September 2026
Empowering Non-Speaking Communities Through the VOZ SOS CAAPAZ Initiative in Colombia
The emergence of the VOZ SOS CAAPAZ project in the Antioquia department of Colombia marks a significant shift in how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is conceptualized, implemented,…
Balance, Dizziness & Vestibular Health • 15 September 2026
Global Awareness Initiative Dizzy Parents Day Set for August 28 to Recognize Parenting Amidst Chronic Vestibular Disorders
On August 28, the global vestibular community will observe Dizzy Parents Day, a specialized awareness initiative founded by The Dizzy Moms Club in collaboration with the Vestibular Disorders…
Tinnitus Research, Treatment & Support • 15 September 2026
I was scared, confused and honestly quite isolated: The hidden crisis of chronic tinnitus and the search for support
The onset of chronic tinnitus often arrives not with a singular, traumatic event, but as a subtle, persistent intrusion into daily life. For Layla Simmons, a professional who…
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss & Prevention • 15 September 2026
Updated Head Protection Standard Adds Type I+ and Type II+ Designations
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have officially released the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 standard, marking a significant evolution in industrial head protection…
Hearing Science & Auditory Research • 15 September 2026
High Consumption of Sugar Substitutes Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Middle-Aged Adults
A longitudinal study published in the medical journal Neurology has identified a significant association between the high consumption of several common low-calorie sweeteners and a more rapid decline…
Deaf Culture, Community & Lifestyle • 15 September 2026
Standing Our Ground: The National Association of the Deaf Reaffirms Ethical Stance Against Gene Therapies Targeting Deaf Identity
On May 7, 2026, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) issued a definitive policy statement regarding the rapid advancement of genetic engineering and its implications for the…
