Tinnitus Isn’t a Disease, and Other Facts
Approximately 20 percent of the population suffers from tinnitus in Louisville, so rest assured that if you experience a ringing in your ears, you are hardly alone! Understanding tinnitus is key to managing its symptoms, whether you find it an occasional nuisance or a full-time distraction. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus isn’t a disease, but rather,…
New Hearing Aid Technology Demonstration
Are you interested in trying out new hearing aid technology for free? Join us at our Jeffersonville, Indiana location where a representative from Oticon will be present with new hearing aid technology that patients can try out. If interested, please schedule an appointment by calling (812) 590-6482. Space is limited.
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Graduation
MAY is Better Hearing & Speech MONTH
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), in 1986 President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders….
Advice for Kids with Cochlear Implants: Sing More!
Cochlear Implants Anybody familiar with the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” knows Aaron Burr’s advice to Alexander Hamilton was to “talk less, smile more.” For children with cochlear implants in Louisville, our advice would be similar; talking is great, but kids should “sing more,” according to a new study. Doing so may improve their hearing. How…
Hearing Loss: Separating Facts from Fiction
Myth Exposed: The most common cause of hearing loss is advancing age.The truth is that it is exposure to loud noise that is the number one cause of hearing loss while only 35% of people with hearing loss are older than age 64. There are nearly six million people in the U.S. between the ages…
KFC U.S. & Heuser Hearing Institute Team Up To Better Serve Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guests
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 18th, 2019)– Heuser Hearing Institute and KFC U.S. are proud to announce they have teamed up to create specific training and signage to provide top quality service to KFC guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. This training, which has now rolled out nationwide to over 4,100 KFC locations was designed…
Lucky’s Market Volunteer Fair
Join Heuser Hearing Institute for a free hearing screening and information about volunteering at the Lucky’s Market Volunteer Fair in celebration of Earth Day. For more information, visit the Facebook Event.
Childhood Hearing Loss
Middle ear fluid is the most common cause of hearing loss in children below the age of two years and, luckily, it is usually temporary. However, at this critical age, the short-term effects of a temporary hearing loss can have long-term effects on your child’s speech and language development. The primary culprit behind middle ear…
Virtual Dr. Ed Morgan 4 Mile Kiwanis Grand Slam Run/Walk
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Due to the social distancing restrictions, the Dr. Ed Morgan/Kiwanis Grand Slam 4-Miler will be a Virtual Run/Walk. A virtual race is a race that can be run or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on a treadmill or…
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Charity Dinner
The Kiwanis Club of Louisville Foundation invites you to enjoy an unforgettable evening aboard the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Charity Dinner. 20% of ticket sales will be donated to Heuser Hearing & Language Academy and Wayside Christian Mission. Tickets include a four-course meal, 2.5 hour train ride, a bar drink, and souvenir glass. TICKET…
Preschool Open House for Prospective Three-Year-Old Students
Preschool Open House for Prospective Three-Year-Old Students Wednesday, April 24, 2019 11:00 am – 1:00pm At Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Visit Classrooms Light Lunch Q&A Child care will NOT be provided. You are welcome to bring your child on the tour with you. RSVP by April 19th to: KFromholt@thehearinginstitute.org Prospective Student Open House
These Celebrities Didn’t Let Hearing Loss Stop Them
Awards season may be over, but critically-acclaimed films are available for streaming year-round. Many of your favorites might include actors and actresses who have battled hearing loss and overcome the odds to win praise – and Oscar gold! Hearing Loss Knows No Class Boundaries Approximately one out of every five people has hearing loss in…
Louisville Deaf Oral School Foundation Makes Distribution To Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Louisville, KY (March 2019) – The Louisville Deaf Oral School Foundation presented the Heuser Hearing & Language Academy with its annual distribution of $200,000 in a ceremony on March 28 at 10:00 a.m. This distribution was the largest made by the foundation since its inception and a total of $4,369,238 has been distributed to the…
Safety Tips for Hearing Impaired Drivers in Louisville
People with hearing loss in Louisville face a number of obstacles in their everyday routines. Conversations with others often prove difficulty, and public outings can be downright tiring when struggling to hear over noisy backgrounds. Another area that can prove problematic? Navigating the streets of Louisville. And that’s got nothing to do with traffic. Navigating…
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Teacher Katie Telek Wins “Breaking Barriers Spotlight Award” for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Education
Teacher Katie Telek of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is being honored by the Metro Disability Coalition of Kentucky with the 20th “Breaking Barriers Spotlight Award” for her dedication to enriching the lives of students. Telek has an undergraduate degree in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education from Eastern Kentucky University, she is currently pursuing…
HHLA Summer Camp
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? I see HHLA Campers looking at me! What? Heuser Hearing & Language Academy’s 2019 Summer Camp Who? HHLA Students and Siblings, ages 3-7 When? July 15-19, 2019 9am-12pm Where? HHLA 111 E. Kentucky St. Louisville, KY 40065 Questions? Contact Katie Fromholt kfromholt@thehearinginstitute.org 502-636-2084 x378
Forget About It: The Link Between Hearing & Memory
A little forgetfulness is common. Maybe we misplaced the car keys or forgot to water the ficus. But for many adults suffering from memory loss in Louisville, a hearing impairment may be to blame. Hearing and Cognition are Connected Hearing loss in Louisville is common, affecting about one out of every five adults. Not all…
HHLA Summer Camp
Save the Date Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? I see HHLA Campers looking at me! What? Heuser Hearing & Language Academy’s 2019 Summer Camp Who? HHLA Students and Siblings, ages 3-7 When? July 15-19, 2019 9am-12pm Where? HHLA 111 E. Kentucky St. Louisville, KY 40065 Questions? Contact Katie Fromholt kfromholt@thehearinginstitute.org 502-636-2084 x378
Delta Zeta’s Hamburgers for Hearing
The Delta Zeta Sorority of UofL would like to invite you to their annual Hamburgers for Hearing for the benefit of Heuser Hearing Institute. Dinner will be served from 5:30-8:30 for $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Dinner tickets include a hamburger (or veggie burger), chips, drink, and dessert. For more information, visit…
LDOS HHLA Alumni Reunion
Are you an alumni of LDOS/HHLA? Reconnect with your fellow classmates, teachers and staff at the 2019 LDOS/HHLA Alumni Reunion! Enjoy refreshments, fun prizes, games for the kids, tours, and hear what’s new at HHLA. Learn more at our Facebook Event.
Support Groups For Patients With Dizziness or Vertigo
If you suffer from chronic dizziness, your days can range from bad to worse. Sometimes you may feel hopeless and completely alone. If you are struggling to cope with your dizziness, a support group of individuals going through a similar experience can provide help. If you are on Facebook, try reaching out to one or…
Non-School Day
No School (Memorial Day)
POSTPONED – Mayor’s Give A Day at Heuser 2020
Mayor’s Give A Day at Heuser has been postponed. We are working to determine a new date and will share it as soon as possible. When Mayor Greg Fischer took office in 2011, he set three goals for Louisville focused on improving the core pillars of community life. He said we must become a city…
Solutions for Vision, Hearing and Mobility at the Thrive Center
Low Vision, Low Hearing or Low Mobility? Heuser Hearing Institute is excited to be partnering with The Thrive Center to bring state of the art technology solutions to help those with low hearing, low vision and low mobility. If you or someone you know could benefit from experiencing a live, hands-on demonstration of these solutions,…
New Resource for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss
Parents of children with hearing loss in Louisville often feel overwhelmed as they struggle to provide their child with the resources needed to lead a quality life. Fortunately, there’s plenty of help available – including a telephone hotline created by a mother dealing with her own child’s profound hearing loss. Julie Swaim’s Personal Experience Julie…
Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day
You know what happens this month – Valentine’s Day! Don’t let your hearing loss prevent you from celebrating this holiday with your loved ones. Who said hearing loss should prevent you from planning a romantic evening? Going Out with Hearing Loss Having hearing loss does not have to prevent you from going out for a nice dinner. Below are…
Invisible Hearing Aids Event
Join us at the Heuser Hearing Institute Jeffersonville, Indiana clinic for this free event to learn more about the Lyric. These hearing aids are completely invisible, require no daily maintenance, and give you natural sound 24 hours a day 7 days a week for months at a time. The Lyric can be worn during daily…
Delta Zeta Hotcakes for Hearing
The Delta Zeta Beta Gamma Chapter invites you to their annual Hotcakes For Hearing fundraising event! Come on over to our pink house to enjoy some yummy pancakes and support Heuser Hearing & Language Academy. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
Breaking Down the Different Speech Disorders
Speech disorders affect many children in Louisville. If you’re a parent whose child is having difficulty with speech, you’re going to want to know how to get them help. Treatment depends on the type of disorder and its severity, but don’t worry – there are plenty of solutions that have proven successful for children with…
Signs Your Child Might Have Hearing Loss
Many of us associate hearing loss with the elderly, but the condition can – and does – affect people of all ages. Approximately three out of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in Louisville, and the number of teens and adolescents diagnosed with a hearing impairment is on the rise, thanks in large…
Hearing Loss FAQ’s
Have you recently been diagnosed with hearing loss in Louisville? If so, you’re likely to benefit from hearing aids. New users are bound to have lots of questions about these devices. Don’t worry – we’ve got answers! The following FAQs are ones your Louisville audiologist encounters most often. WHAT IS A HEARING AID? A hearing…
Virtual Sound Beginnings Breakfast 2020
We’re Going Virtual! After careful consideration, we are changing our annual in-person Sound Beginnings Breakfast scheduled for May 20 to a virtual campaign. We were counting on our 10th Sound Beginnings Breakfast to raise essential funds—funds that were intended to give children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families a voice….
Last Day of School
Parent Teacher Conferences (No School For Students)
No School (Memorial Day)
No School (Primary Election Day)
Butterfly Society April Volunteer Event
Join the Butterfly Society here: The Butterfly Society will have a meeting on April 16 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. RSVP for this event on Facebook or call Shannon Kisselbaugh at (502) 371-9939.
Butterfly Society March Volunteer Event
Join the Butterfly Society here: Volunteers will make magnetic memo boards for staff appreciation. RSVP for this event to Shannon Kisselbaugh at (502) 371-9939.
Good Girls and Boys Shouldn’t Get Noisy Toys
In just a couple of weeks children in Louisville will be eagerly unwrapping gifts beneath the Christmas tree. Let’s just hope that Santa and his elves keep in mind the dangers presented by certain toys. We’re not just talking about choking hazards, either – did you know that some toys can prove hazardous to your…
TIN-ni-tus or ti-night-tus? Either way you pronounce it, our ears are ringing
Tinnitus affects roughly 20 percent of the American population. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound where none is actually occurring. Its impact on our quality of life ranges from a minor nuisance to a major impediment and the perceived sound may be temporary or persistent. Many describe the sound as ringing, chirping, whooshing,…
Christmas comes early as Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Provides Long-Time Employee with a Car
Media Contact: Madison HardyJ Wagner GroupMadison@jwagnergroup.com(502) 235-9887 WHAT: Aileena Maureena Kennedy, better known to the students and staff at Heuser Hearing & Language Academy as “Smiles” has received a very special Christmas gift this year. Aileena has been working for years for Jefferson County Public Schools Nutrition services. She is based at Engelhard Elementary, but…
Louisville Scientist, Stuart Zober leaves major endowment gift which has been used to help create “STREAM” (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) Lab For Heuser Hearing & Language Academy.
Media Contact: Madison HardyJ Wagner GroupMadison@jwagnergroup.com(502) 235-9887 (November 26, 2018) – Due to the kindness of Louisville scientist Stuart Zober the Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is proud to open their brand new “STREAM” Lab. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art & Math. The traditional STEM curriculum has been modified at Heuser to…
2020 Virtual Butterflies in Motion
2020 Virtual Butterflies in Motion Luncheon The most fun party of the year isn’t cancelled – it’s now online! Register for this year’s virtual event by texting bim20 to 243725 or register online. COVID may have stopped us from having fun together in person at Butterflies in Motion, but it won’t stop us from helping the…
Adult vs. Pediatric Hearing Aids
Many people associate hearing loss with older individuals, but in reality, it affects people of all ages – even children. About 2-3 out of ever 1,000 children in Louisville are born with hearing loss, and roughly 15 percent of children in Kentucky experience hearing impairment to some degree. Fortunately, the majority can be treated with…
Butterfly Society February Volunteer Event
Learn more and join the Butterfly Society here: The Butterfly Society will have SNOW much fun making snow globes for the students of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy! We will also setup breakfast for the staff for Parent Teacher Conferences. RSVP on Facebook or by calling Shannon Kisselbaugh at 502-371-9939.
What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
Parents in Louisville can attest to the difficulty in raising children nowadays. It is even harder when your child experiences learning difficulties. Often the signs point to hearing loss, but in some cases, the culprit is actually a behavioral disorder known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder, or CAPD. The Symptoms of CAPD If your Louisville…
Giving Tuesday
December 1 is Giving Tuesday! This year, we are fundraising to help give our students who are deaf or hard of hearing a quality education and access to sound and language during online learning due to COVID-19. Please join us by making a donation or starting your own Facebook Fundraiser and then share it with…
Butterfly Society January Volunteer Event
Join the Butterfly Society here: The Butterfly Society will be making popcorn bags for the classes for National Popcorn Day. RSVP for this event on Facebook or call Shannon Kisselbaugh at (502) 371-9939.