Ohio tax clinics for the hard-of-hearing

Do you live in Ohio?

If so, you may be able to participate in a free tax clinic for the hard-of-hearing.

http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20100216/NEWS01/2160313

Availability of such clinics in other states is unknown as of yet.

Bluetooth Hearing Aids

Take a look at the following link for some new bluetooth products designed especially to facilitate communication as well as listening to music for hard-of-hearing individuals:

http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/02/19/bluetooth-hearing-aid-design/

Deaf Olympics

With the Olympic Games currently underway in Vancouver, we thought this would be a good opportunity to post an informative article about the deaf olympics, which have been held separately from the mainstream games since 1924.

This article, about deaf bowling champion Chang Lee-hsiao, explains why it is that deaf athletes compete separately, as well as the challenges that are faced by professional athletes who are affected by hearing loss.

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