Hearing Protection in Action
Thanks to Ellie, organizer of Eastside Battle of the Bands from Interlake High School, for sending us this great photo of hearing protection in action! We are proud supporters of the Eastside Battle of the Bands and donated earplugs to go to all artists, concertgoers and organizers. The event raised over $1000 benefitting the…
Summer Camps for Children With Special Needs
As the weather (finally!) begins to warm up here in the Pacific Northwest, we begin thinking about the sunny days of summer ahead. One of my favorite memories of the summer as a kid was heading out to summer camp. Last year we did our summer camp homework and reported on camps that cater to…
World Autism Day
Today, April 2nd, we here at ESHC are “lighting up blue” in celebration of World Autism Day. The non-profit organization Autism Speaks started a global campaign encouraging people and places to light up the day blue to show pride and raise awareness. In 2012, more than 3000 iconic buildings and landmarks in over 50 countries on…
Echoes Of Spring
Spring has finally sprung (at least weather-wise) and the following poem was written to bring a little cheer after a long winter. Enjoy! It’s the dawning of another day. The touch of Spring, not so far away. Melting snows bring meadows of green. Grizzlies emerge from a den of dreams. A budding blossom, a…
Happy AIKD
Today we celebrate the absolutely incredible kids in our life during “Absolutely Incredible Kids Day” an annual celebration started by Campfire USA. The goal of the holiday is to get the community involved in letting kids see how remarkable they are in the eyes of adults in their lives. At ESHC we’ve been encouraging adults to…
Something Special, Something Right
Going the distance to make a difference, knowing it’s worth that extra mile, to see such a heartwarming smile. When a child’s laughter is more than an echo, when a simple hello is more than a whisper, when the rain on the roof and the wind in the trees is much more than rhythm to please. Caring enough to know…
Stuttering Workshop
The annual Washington State National Stuttering Association workshop for children, teens and adults who stutter is tomorrow, Saturday March 2nd, 9am – 4pm, at Larchmont Elementary School, 8601 East “B” Street. The workshop series is in it’s 15th year and features new research, discussions, and educational sessions including stuttering in the workplace for adults. Suggested donation…
New Technology Event
This week our office locations are excited to host a three-day new technology event featuring the newest hearing instruments from Oticon, Alta. Alta hearing instrument features intriguing breakthrough technology. Imagine Alta as a micro-brain that works in harmony with your own brain to differentiate sounds, so you can hear more — anywhere, anytime. Alta’s micro-brain is…
Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theaters has put together Sensory Friendly Films to families affected with Autism. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk,…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wishing all of you a day full of love and happiness! Happy Valentine’s day to the sweetest patients and kindest staff in the world. We feel so fortunate to have you all in our lives and we celebrate each of you this Valentine’s day.