The Feeling of Stuttering
In Monday’s Washington Post they featured an article that gave a first hand look into the life of someone that stuttered. Journalist Dan Slater shared of his journey with stuttering, the daily feelings both physically and emotionally that he encountered, and his perspective on how others preceive him. Here is a wonderful exerpt from the…
EHDI Program Passes House and Senate
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009 (H.R., 1246, S. 3199) has officially passed both the House and Senate. This legislation reauthorizes EHDI programs over the next five years, and connects screening programs to pediatric audiology services, appropriate early intervention programs, family support, and tracking and data management activities. A great success for…
Holiday Hearing Tip #7
We want to help you make the most of your celebrations with friends and family through helpful holiday hearing tips! Each week we’ll feature a new tip from our doctors to make sure you get the most out of your holiday celebrations! Tip #7: Let your friends and family know how to best speak with…
Bake Sale Success
All of the baking and quilting from our staff payed off! The hard work resulted in a successful fundraiser of $955.75! All proceeds earned are being matched by the clinic to help bring season cheer to our holiday family. Thank you everyone for sharing your talents, donating to the fundraiser and being a part of the…
Hearing Loss Association Presentation
This past Saturday, Dr. Neeru Rohila-Chadha gave a presentation to the Hearing Loss Association of Washington (HLA-WA) on tinnitus. The group consisted of 30 people varying in age, degree of hearing loss, and devices utilized (hearing aids, cochlear implant, BAHA, and the chapter chair recently got a service dog to use with her hearing aids)….
Bake Sale Today
Join us today from 10am-4pm for a holiday bake sale and raffle benefiting our holiday family! The bake sale is taking place in our Kirkland office location. For directions or more information on the bake sale, please feel free to contact us at 425.899.5050. We look forward to seeing you and sharing holiday cheer today!
Black Eyed Peas Star Brings Awareness to Tinnitus
Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am is bringing attention to hearing loss and tinnitus by telling his side of the disease. Tinnitus is more commonly known as “ringing in the ears,” and has been known to sound as a hissing, ringing or buzzing sound. “I don’t know what silence sounds like any more,” will.i.am told The…
A Night of Celebration and Remembrance
Join the NSA Eastside Stuttering Support Group tonight for an evening of celebration and remembrance as we toast to the holiday’s and celebrate the life of Chris Norman. We’ll have cider and cookies, and look forward to an informal evening of sharing stories and memories with friends from the NSA. The evening activities start at…
Bake Sale This Friday
Join us this Friday (12/17/10) for sweet treats for a good cause! We’re hosting a bake sale from 10am to 4pm in our Kirkland office to raise funds for our holiday family. The festive room will have home made goodies and raffle tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt. Stop by anytime throughout the day. We…
The Art of Voice
Have you ever wondered how professional signers are trained? Last night Clinic Director Ruth Norwood and myself attended the NW Voice Foundation’s meeting that uncovered the mysteries of a master voice session. Dr. Kari Ragan, a voice instructor and professor at the University of Washington’s School of Music, demonstrated the techniques and skills of habilitative voice sessions. She…