Lines of Communication

As an intern at CHC five years ago, I wrote a blog about theater accessibility technology on Broadway for those with hearing loss. Since then, both the shows and New York have changed, but my love of theater and the need for everyone to hear remain the same! Typically with hearing loss, it’s easy to miss critical plot points or important dialogue because it’s too dark or you’re too far away to catch the actors’ enunciation. It can be especially difficult when you miss a funny

A lot has changed since I first wrote this article about dining out with hearing loss. Here’s an updated version with a link to even more tech tips — including Auracast, remote mics and captioning apps — to help you better access sound and stay connected to the conversation while dining out.

Now through June 12, 2026, experience the latest in hearing technology at CHC-NY and qualify for a 10% discount on the purchase of premium hearing aids, plus other valuable benefits. Hear, communicate and live better with today's advanced hearing instruments. Benefit from discreet designs and cutting-edge features that that not only enhance your hearing, but also your lifestyle.

In celebration of International Noise Awareness Day, check out the Safe Listening Guide created by the Center for Hearing and Communication. It's an excellent educational tool, complete with decibel levels for common sounds and easy-to-remember safe listening tips. It's so critical to protect our hearing from noise because noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, yet preventable when we take a few simple steps.

If someone you love has a hearing loss, one of the most meaningful ways to show you care is by helping them hear and connect more easily. Hearing aids and cochlear implants open the door to sound, but in noisy or challenging environments, simple communication strategies can make all the difference. This Valentine’s Day, try these thoughtful tips to help your sweetheart feel more included, understood, and part of every conversation.

Motivated by concerns about a close friend’s safety in her new home, Hearing Access Ambassador Ruth Bernstein reflects on what truly makes a home hearing accessible.

The holidays can be joyful—and challenging—when you or someone you love has hearing loss. To help you make the most of the season, CHC has created four short videos offering practical, uplifting guidance. Check out our tips and strategies to help you hear more, make use of assistive technology, cope with stress, and support your child's hearing needs during the holidays. Together, these videos offer simple ways to bring more ease and connection to your celebrations.

Recently, a friend fell on a Sunday in a parking lot and broke her shoulder. Medics took her to the ER at the local hospital, where she spent two nights on a stretcher until they found a room for her. My friend, who lives in New Jersey, is single, elderly, and has one CI. Her second ear does not work at all. I found out about her accident when I shared a pastel drawing I had made in art class on Monday.

The Center for Hearing (CHC) and Communication is proud to spotlight three of our clinicians—Dominique Calandrillo, AuD, CCC-A, and Nicole Genser, AuD, CCC-A, and Sara Huzar, LMSW—who presented their insights and research at industry gatherings this fall. Their contributions reflect CHC’s leadership in innovation, accessibility, and whole-person hearing health care.

At the Center for Hearing and Communication in New York, our approach to hearing assessment for people with cognitive changes is highly individualized. Some clients may need more time or a different testing approach. We often begin with a preliminary discussion by phone or Zoom that includes the client and a family member to understand specific needs, challenges, and goals. This preparation allows us to create the right accommodations before the in-person evaluation.

CHC will present the CHC Impact Award to Apple in recognition of the company's pioneering leadership in accessibility and inclusive design. Through groundbreaking features that expand communication access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Apple has set a global standard for technological inclusion, transforming how millions connect, communicate, and participate fully in everyday life.

I have the good fortune of being able to take advantage of all the hearing technology that has developed over these years—captioning, audio loops, Bluetooth, ever-shrinking and better hearing aids, and the wonder of cochlear implants, to name a few.

Summer is a season for fun—but also for protecting your hearing. At the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC), we know that baseball games, concerts, and fireworks are summer staples—but they can also pose a serious risk to your hearing.

When people use Eargasm earplugs, it's a win-win-win: concertgoers can enjoy live music without risking their hearing, CHC can expand our impact by educating the public about noise-induced hearing loss, and Live Nation reinforces its commitment to the long-term wellness of its audience.

Tinnitus Webinar June 12, 2025 - Join the Center for Hearing and Communication for Understanding Tinnitus: An Introductory Workshop featuring audiologist and tinnitus specialist Dominique Calandrillo

Now through June 30, 2025, take advantage of CHC’s "Get Ready for Summer" promotion and enjoy valuable extras when you purchase two hearing aids. Now’s a great time to try out new hearing aid models from leading manufacturers like Starkey, Widex, Phonak, Oticon, and ReSound. CHC proudly offers instruments from nearly all major hearing aid brands—so you’ll have plenty of options to find the right fit for your hearing needs and lifestyle.

Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) is proud to celebrate the 30th Annual International Noise Awareness Day (INAD), taking place annually on the last Wednesday in April. Founded by CHC’s Deputy Executive Director, Nancy Nadler, and renowned noise expert Arline Bronzaft, PhD, in 1996, INAD raises global awareness about the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health, and quality of life.

CHC audiologists have been on the go, sharing expertise and gaining fresh insights at two major industry conferences in 2025.

Here are CHC's Go-To Hearing Tech Solutions for people with hearing loss.

Through public education and mobile clinical outreach, CHC he people recognize that hearing health is essential to overall well-being.