Free Seminar on Hearing and Hearing Loss at Mass. Eye and Ear

Free Seminar on Hearing and Hearing Loss at Mass. Eye and Ear

Don’t miss Mass. Eye and Ear’s 12th annual Free Public Forum on Hearing and Hearing Loss on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., presented by the hospital’s Department of Audiology. This year will feature information about the challenges of treating hearing loss; bioengineering approaches to inner ear drug delivery; the inner workings of implants and aids; and more — all from experts in their fields. Don’t forget to check out the “Technology Table” to learn more about wireless access to various audio devices and other ways to extend the benefit of hearing devices. After the program, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with speakers to ask questions.

This forum will feature:

•             Handouts of lecture materials

•             Real-time transcription of lectures

•             Assistive listening devices (ALDs) available for

               use during the lectures

•             Discounted parking in the Mass. Eye and Ear lot

•             ‘Meet the Speakers’ reception immediately 

               following

DATE: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 

TIME:  9 a.m. (Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.)

LOCATION: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

                 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

This program is free, but seating is limited. Call 617-573-4466 to reserve a space or email audiologypublicforum@meei.harvard.edu.