by Paige Stringer | Jul 2, 2020 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, AVT, cochlear implants, developing countries, early intervention, ENT, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, hearing loss, World Health Organization
Hearing loss is a significant global issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are about 466 million people, or 5% of the world’s population, who have a degree of hearing loss that impacts their daily life and ability to engage with other people....
by Paige Stringer | Mar 3, 2020 | audiology, early intervention, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, World Health Organization, World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year to raise awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and to promote ear and hearing care across the world. The Global Foundation for Children With Hearing Loss is proud to be a member of the WHO World...
by Paige Stringer | Dec 1, 2019 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, AVT, developing countries, early intervention, global foundation, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, listening and spoken language, Mongolia, Vietnam
Ten years ago Executive Director, Paige Stringer, established the Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss for the purpose of helping teachers, therapists, and medical professionals in low and middle income countries develop the necessary skills and expertise...
by Paige Stringer | Nov 10, 2019 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, early intervention, Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss, hearing loss, Mongolia, Vietnam, world of children
We are thrilled to share the news that our Founder and Executive Director Paige Stringer has been honored with the 2019 Health Award by World of Children! World of Children recognizes people who are the founders, co-founders, or visionary leaders of organizations that...
by Paige Stringer | Sep 15, 2019 | audiology, auditory-verbal practice, Mongolia, newborn hearing screening
The Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss completed its fourth training workshop in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Mongolian ENT doctors, teachers, and therapists from the city’s hospitals, schools, and therapy centers joined the session to continue...