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Sep 10, 2015
5 min

Bullying: What parents need to know

Author Jeff Wax, LCSWR, is the Director of the Emotional Health and Wellness Center at the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) in...

Sep 9, 2015
3 min

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA

Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by...

Jun 8, 2015
3 min

Hearing accessible activities in NYC this summer

Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein I always look forward to summer in New York because there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy....

Feb 9, 2015
3 min

Hearing loss advocacy makes for a wonderful trip to Israel

Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein At the Wall in Jerusalem. I went to visit my friend Cynthia in Israel a few weeks ago. Cynthia and I...

Dec 18, 2014
1 min

CHC honors Hands On and Nederlander Organization for deaf and hard of hearing access to arts

The Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) recognized the achievements of Hands On and the Nederland Organization in making theater...

Dec 17, 2014
2 min

We’re all on the same team: Victor Calise of MOPD, NYC

Victor Calise is the commissioner of New York City’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD). He understands how difficult it...

Dec 16, 2014
1 min

Hearing loss advocacy short course by Arlene Romoff

Arlene Romoff, advocate, author and CHC Board member, gives a most enlightening five-minute crash course on hearing loss advocacy. She...

Dec 16, 2014
2 min

Ruth Bernstein receives CHC’s Ruth R. Green Advocacy Award

Ruth R. Green (l) and Ruth D. Bernstein (r) The Ruth R. Green Advocacy Award was presented December 2, 2014 at the 104th Annual Meeting...

Nov 17, 2014
3 min

Communication tips for a happier holiday

Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein Ruth Bernstein, Consumer Advocate Volunteering at the the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week, I noted...

Nov 12, 2014
5 min

What does severe hearing loss feel like?

If you attended CHC’s 21st Annual Feast, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you know that the fundraising event was a great time and a...

Sep 15, 2014
2 min

Making a graduation accessible to people with hearing loss

Sound Advice by Ruth Bernstein Aaron went to Babson on a partial scholarship, going to school and working on campus. He studied in Hong...

Dec 1, 2013
2 min

Challenges of Cataract Surgery for People with Hearing Loss

Ruth Bernstein, Hearing Access Advocate I recently had cataract surgery on my right eye. I have a profound bilateral hearing loss and...

May 13, 2013
1 min

USPSTF’s ruling on hearing tests sparks debate

Concerned Citizens, All of us at the Center for Hearing and Communication know that hearing health care can improve the quality of life...

May 13, 2013
1 min

Dr. Laurie Hanin elected to NYSSLHA Board of Directors

CHC’s Executive Director, Dr. Laurie Hanin, PhD, CCC-A has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State...

Apr 28, 2013
3 min

Hunter College honors hearing loss advocate Ruth Bernstein

Ruth Bernstein writes the “Sound Advice” column for the CHC blog. Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee The Center for Hearing and Communication...

Mar 22, 2013
2 min

About the NYC taxi smartcard program for people with disabilities

What is the Taxi Smart Card Program? The Taxi Smart Card Program is a collaboration between NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the...

Jan 13, 2013
2 min

21st century communications and video accessibility act update

Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act continues with important deadlines approaching in...

Sep 7, 2012
2 min

Museum accessibility for people with hearing loss

This is a post from the “Sound Advice” series by Ruth Bernstein I’ve been a volunteer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for ten wonderful...

May 5, 2012
2 min

CHC’s Assistive Devices Living room is now looped

Thanks to our generous donors! When you visit our devices room to learn about assistive listening and alerting technology, take advantage...

Sep 7, 2011
3 min

Making funerals and memorial services hearing accessible

This is a post from the “Sound Advice” series by Ruth Bernstein. Although funerals are part of life, especially for us octogenarians, the...

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