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Title: Bridging the Gap: Technology for Challenging Hearing Environments
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide attendees with an overview of hearing assistive technology (HAT) to support individuals with hearing loss in challenging listening environments, as well as for home safety and travel. The course will focus on how technology can complement existing amplification and improve communication, access to information, independence, and safety across a variety of everyday situations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Identify challenging listening environments where standard amplification may not provide enough benefit
- Learn various hearing assistive technology devices available for personal and home use
- Establish criteria to refer for further hearing assistive technology evaluation
DATE AND TIME:
Day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
CEU: .1 ASHA CEUs offered
PRESENTERS
Dr. Michele DiStefano, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Michele DiStefano is Director of CHC's Shelley and Steven Einhorn Audiology Center and Berelson Hearing Technology Center. Dr. DiStefano joined CHC in 2017 with expertise in pediatric audiology and hearing aids honed at Beth Israel Medical Center, Clarke Schools, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. A graduate of the audiology program at CUNY-Brooklyn College with a doctorate degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Dr DiStefano sees children and adults at CHC with a focus on comprehensive diagnostic testing, fitting of amplification/FM systems, post-fitting counseling and Early Intervention. Dr. DiStefano is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with specialized training and certification for caring for individuals with dementia.
Disclosures: Dr. Michele DiStefano is an employee of the Center for Hearing and Communication and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Distefano also serves as a volunteer member of the Executive Board of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Distefano has no additional relevant relationships to disclose.
Dr. Nicole Genser, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Nicole Genser, whose primary clinical interests are amplification, aural rehabilitation, and electrophysiology, provides audiological services to both children and adults. She actively contributes to various CHC outreach and community-education initiatives. With a strong foundation in research and advocacy, Dr. Genser has presented and published at both state and national levels on accessibility for young adults and healthcare professionals with hearing loss in postsecondary settings. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Montclair State University and completed her fourth year residency at CHC. She continues to serve as an executive board member with the New Jersey State Hearing Loss Association of America.
Disclosures: Dr. Nicole Genser is an employee of the Center for Hearing and Communication and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Genser has no additional relevant relationships to disclose.
TIME ORDERED AGENDA:
0 - 5 min: Introduction
5 - 40 min: Presentation
45 - 60 min: Questions
40-60 min: Case Study 2: Cognitive-Communication
Continuing Education Credit for Nonmembers
Nonmembers are welcome to attend this webinar. Nonmembers who wish to receive continuing education units (CEU) credit are required to pay a $10 CEU processing fee. The fees generated from this and similar events help support NYSSLHA’s ongoing work in advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen and advance the speech-language pathology and audiology professions across New York State. Pay fee here.
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