2/11/12

Summer Institute

Once again, the Alabama Ear Institute will have its annual Summer Institute in July. Here's what they say:

"In continued response to requests from educational professionals who are experiencing a growing number of children with hearing loss attending local school systems, the Alabama Ear Institute will once again conduct its annual Summer Institute as a two-week format designed to address the growing concerns and needs of educational professionals who provide services to children with hearing loss in an educational setting."

Look for more information to come and stay tuned to their website (click here).

1/25/12

Alabama Gives

Next Thursday is the big day many Alabama Non-Profits have been waiting for...Alabama Gives. On this day, February 2nd, you will have an opportunity to help Alabama raise millions of dollars for it's non-profit organizations. Here's insider's information...you don't have to wait to donate!

The Alabama Ear Institute is among those selected to receive these donations. Here's what they say:

"Founded in 1992, the Alabama Ear Institute (AEI) continues to be in the forefront of addressing issues that impact all individuals with hearing loss. AEI accomplishes our mission through research, professional & public education and advocacy in the social and public policy arenas.

•AEI partnered with Children's Hospital and founded the Alabama School for Hearing - the only pre-school in the state for children w/hearing loss utilizing an Auditory Oral/Auditory-Verbal approach to developing spoken language (no manual communication is utilized)

•AEI advocacy efforts resulted in re-defining teacher requirements for Teachers of the Deaf in Alabama

•AEI founded the Alabama Newborn Hearing Screening Program (UNHS)

•Alabama recognized in USA Today as one of top 10 UNHS programs in the country..."
So mark your calendars or donate now! It's easy.
Just CLICK HERE.