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I’m Still Hear: My Cochlear Implant Adventure
Sound Advice by Ruth Bernstein Dr. Lafargue, my ever-patient CHC audiologist, encouraged me to consider a cochlear implant (CI). I was...
Nov 25, 20195 min read


Feast honoree, Google, puts empathy at forefront of accessible and inclusive design
Google shares views on accessibility in Q&A All of us at the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) were thrilled to host our...
Nov 7, 20195 min read


Spotlight on CHC and others who make a difference
CHC’s 108th Annual Meeting, June 10, 2019 The 108th Annual Meeting of the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC), June 10th, was an...
Jul 12, 20194 min read


Effective ways to hear better with tech
Hearing aids, captioning apps + other solutions Carolyn Stern, Manager, Center for Hearing and Communication Are you or someone you know...
Jul 8, 20195 min read


Congress passes OTC hearing aid bill
What you need to know Ellen Lafargue, AuD, CCC-A The over-the-counter hearing aid bill that passed in the Senate recently is making quite...
Aug 16, 20173 min read


Protecting your hearing at loud concerts
CHC audiologist shows how it’s done CHC audiologist Kristin Baldwin knows very well the harmful effects of noise on hearing. Exposure to...
Aug 14, 20173 min read


TLC for Hearing Aids
Ruth Bernstein, Consumer Advocate Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein I’m recovering from the shock of having my right hearing aid fall...
Aug 8, 20173 min read


Hearing aid special offer at CHC-NY thru May 31, 2017
Free batteries, big discounts and more! In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, here’s our biggest offer yet!! Widex Beyond Visit...
May 5, 20172 min read


Hearing Technology Event Feb 21-23, 2017, NYC
Sweetheart deal for CHC clients and friends Audiologist Ellen Lafargue in CHC’s Listening Studio In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a...
Feb 13, 20172 min read


For people with hearing loss a smartphone is love
Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein Happy Valentine's Day! Although this article is about my love affair with an iPhone, the information is...
Feb 9, 20173 min read


Over-the-counter hearing aids on the horizon
Ellen Lafargue, audiologist With over-the-counter hearing aids on the horizon, the hearing technology marketplace is in the midst of...
Feb 2, 20174 min read


Get Ready for the Holidays Open House 2016
Free listening demo: assistive devices + accessories Dr. Ellen Lafargue with a CHC client in the Listening Studio The Center for Hearing...
Nov 22, 20161 min read


My hearing accessibility needs as a voter and museumgoer
Sound Advice by Advocate Ruth D. Bernstein Ruth Bernstein, Consumer Advocate One of the challenges of having a hearing loss is you can’t...
Nov 1, 20164 min read


HyperSound NYC Open House – Oct 6, 2016 4-6:30p
Customizable TV listening technology for people with hearing loss We’re excited to share news about an advanced piece of technology that...
Sep 28, 20163 min read


Audiology Tips for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss in School
Maximize your Child’s Access to Sound in the Classroom Updated September 7, 2023 With the back-to-school season underway, here are CHC’s...
Aug 30, 20163 min read


CHC offers relief for tinnitus client
Tinnitus client shares his journey Audiologist Susan Adams, TRT Specialist As supervisor of the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Center at CHC I...
Jul 19, 20163 min read


Tips for teachers of students with hearing loss
Classroom accommodations for deaf + HOH With the back-to-school season right around the corner, here are CHC’s recommended tips for...
Jul 19, 20163 min read


Hearing technology reshapes what it means to have a hearing loss
Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein Ruth Bernstein, Consumer Advocate When I started wearing analog hearing aids in 1969, there was very...
Jul 19, 20165 min read
RapidSOS: 911 emergency resource for people with hearing loss
RapidSOS and the Center for Hearing and Communication collaborate to provide mobile safety and security 240 million [1] 9-1-1 calls are...
Jul 7, 20163 min read


Demo latest hearing aids free at CHC-NY
Hearing Technology Open House – Now Through End of May! Oticon Alta2 In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, here’s a special...
May 9, 20162 min read