Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California

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Visit our mainstream preschool:
SAN FRANCISCO KIDS ACADEMY

Visit our school program for children with hearing loss or speech delays:
Auditory Oral School of San Francisco

TECHNOLOGY

OTOLENS

The Hearing and Speech Center is now carrying Otolens featuring Voice IQ.

otolens in ear canal This new, custom-fit invisible in-the-canal hearing aid rests in the second bend of your ear canal.

100% invisible
Custom designed for your ear
Virtually no whistling or buzzing
Natural sounding
Designed to be removed daily to promote better ear health

Try it free for 14 days.*

Call us today at 415-921-7658 to find out if the new OtoLens is right for you.

*Not available with any other discounts, offers or prior purchases. Expires On: July 31, 2010.

NEWS

DISABLED FACE EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the unemployment rate for people with disabilities has risen to 16.4% this year. The rate for workers with a disability with a bachelor degree is twice thatof workers without a disability.

The Hearing and Speech Center is proud to continue it's workplace advocacy for people with hearing loss, and support for employers through education and resources. This year, we are partnering with the Mayor's Office of Housing to improve employment opportuntiies for people with hearing loss.

For more information, contact Shannon at 415-921-7658 or shannon@hearingspeech.org.

STUDY SHOWS 1 IN 5 ADOLESCENTS HAVE A HEARING LOSS

The rates of hearing loss in teens has leapt 30% in the last 15 years according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read more about the study at NPR or LA Times.

How can you protect your hearing?

Enjoy your music safely. Learn more about musician's earplugs and custom earplugs available at the Hearing and Speech Center.

Tune into some educational campaigns aimed to teach the public about noise-induced hearing loss and safe listening habits:

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EVENTS

BACK TO SCHOOLS IS ON NOW!

Safeway is giving 10% back to schools. 10% Back to Schools Yellow School Bus

Just register your Safeway card and everytime you buy something marked with the school bus, Safeway will give a portion to the Hearing and Speech Center. (If you registered last year, you will need to renew.)

WISHLIST

Make a gift from our wishlist! Your contribution is tax-deductible and can be a gift on behalf of a friend or family member.

Bike parking rack for parking lot ($300)
Children’s DVDs
Laptop/desktop computers ($1,000)
Carpet cleaner ($800)
Small TV & DVD player($350)
Digital video camera ($400)
Loveseat couch ($300)
Area rugs ($300)
Kid’s easel ($200)
Ergonomic chairs ($300 each)
LCD Projector ($500)
Hot Shot water dispenser ($20)
2 Conference room tables, around 3’x8’ ($600 each)
Bus for a field trip ($80)
Flat panel TV ($700)

If you have extra items around your home, or you would like to sponsor an item, please ontact Leslie at 415-921-7658, extension 45 or leslie@hearingspeech.org.