Our First Conference
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June 14:
- 6:00 PM Opening Reception @ AAO-HNSF
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Plenary Session of Topics Related to Hearing Health in Developing Countries @ AAO-HNSF
Session Epidemiology: what we know and what we don’t know Presenter Topic Registration/ Breakfast Saunders/Clark Introductory Comments Neumann Feasibility of Newborn Screening in Developing Countries White Newborn Hearing Screening in Developing Countries MacKenzie Deafness Prevalence in Sri Lanke / Myanmar Melendez Hearing Loss in Central America Smith Conducting a National Survey: How and Why. Panel Discussion Moderator: White Break Session Technology: Harness what we have, get ready for what’s next Castellano Model System for Dispensing Low Cost Hearing Aids Buckey PC Based Audiometric Testing Koekemoer TeleAudiology Ghossianni Overview of Surgery for Ear Disease Saunders Cochlear Implantation in Developing Countries B. Wilson Low Cost Cochlear Implants Panel Discussion Moderator: Saunders Lunch Open discussion Session Local support and Sustainability Weinstein Social Entrepreneurship and Hearing Devices Caccamo Tackling Healthcare Problems Through a Social Business Model Carkeet Starting with the end in mind – building a hearing rehabilitation program that will last Chidzva Towards comprehensive ear care in Zimbabwe and the SADC region. Olusanya Understanding Parental Perception to Childhood Hearing Loss in the Developing World Blaustein Earth Institute Model of Sustainability: Millennium Villages Travers Habilitation, Empowerment, professional development Panel Discussion Moderator: Travers Break Session Strategies, Ethics and Social Awareness Feng China hearing health situation and action plan Browne Successfully Navigating Social and Healthcare Potholes A. Wilson Sustainable Humanitarian Health Work with People in Resource-Poor Countries: Social/Cultural Considerations Agarwal Sound Hearing 2030: Principles and Implementation LaPerle Introducing Audio 2020 Clark Ethics of Hearing Healthcare in Developing Countries Tucci Barriers and Priorities to Global Hearing Care Grant Preventing Deafness Through Vaccination Programs Panel Discussion Moderator: Clark Clark/Saunders Concluding Comments / Adjourn
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Omni Shoreham Hotel
The Sound of Hope: Making Hearing Matter in the Developing World Reception Wine and Cheese Saunders/Clark Welcome and Introductions Smith WHO Programs to Combat Hearing Loss Olusanya Childhood Hearing Loss and Global Health: Perspective from the Developing World LaPerle Audio 2020: Hearts of Hope Video
Unfortunately, CME/CEU credits are not available for this meetingHosted by AAO-HNSF at their headquarters
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
1650 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314-2857Phone: 1-703-836-4444
Purpose of the Coalition:
- Advocate
- For policies pertinent to hearing health care practices in a humanitarian capacity by
- directing professionals, students and stakeholders to existing policy
- creating topical guidelines in various languages (eg: cochlear implant candidacy in developing countries; tele health in underserved areas; etc)
- encourage dialogue and consensus amongst and between professionals globally to achieve topical policy
- Equip & Empower
- Hearing Healthcare Professionals by
- educating societies and organizations on available resources
- provide networking opportunities through regularly provided coalition conferences
- Families, educators, communities and those who have ear/hearing difficulties by
- Addressing holistic/complete needs within the context of the available resources found in the underserved region
- Encourage/perpetuate Best Practices
- By engaging recipients of humanitarian services in dialogue about their priorities, needs, resources
Hotel Information:
The discounted rate at the Lorien Hotel and Spa is expiring on May 28th. Please use the link below or phone contact if you desire. The discounted rate is approximately $199 plus taxes.
Link for booking at discounted rateGroup Code: AAO0614
Or call reservation number at 202-939-6430 or 800-kimpton.
Reference the group by American Academy of Otolaryngology.Lorien Hotel & Spa
1600 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Tel: 1-877-956-7436
Exclusive group rates with breakfast from $199Click for other hotel information
Primary Contacts:
Jackie L Clark, PhD, CCC-A F-AAA
James E Saunders, MD
University of Texas at Dallas / Callier Center
University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, S Africa
1966 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75235
Office: (214) 905-3031
Fax: (214) 905-3146
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
Office: (603) 650-8124
Fax: (603) 650-0052Registration Fee:
Routine registration fee $100
Attendees from a developing country $0




