Amplified by Hear Indiana

https://www.hearindiana.org/donate/ This episode from Amplified by Hear Indiana  reflect on a year of providing specialized  audiology and speech services  to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The organization recently completed a  significant clinic expansion  that doubled their treatment space and added state-of-the-art sound booths designed for patient comfort and efficiency. Looking towa...

http://hearindiana.org/donate This podcast episode from Amplified by Hear Indiana  features a discussion between host Britton Johnson and a teacher of the deaf Dana Feiner regarding  accessibility and accommodations  for the deaf and hard of hearing community. They emphasize that  "planned seating"  is a dynamic necessity rather than a fixed front-row requirement, as students need specia...

This episode of "Amplified," produced by Hear Indiana, featuring board member Britton Johnson and guest Kelly Hultman, a speech-language pathologist and parent of a child with hearing loss. The conversation centers on listening and spoken language (LSL) support for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, particularly focusing on speech and language assessments. Key topics discussed include the t...

This episode features a discussion on parent coaching as a vital component of listening and spoken language sessions, emphasizing that parents are the child's most crucial teacher given they spend significantly more time with the child than professionals. Guests Dana Feiner and Kristin Schaaf discuss their professional backgrounds, the importance of a strength-based approach when coaching pare...

 In this episode of  Amplified by Hear Indiana , host Britton Johnson speaks with audiologist Lauren Gowdy about the vital role Hear Indiana plays in supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Gowdy describes audiology as a unique blend of art and science, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning as technology—especially AI and Bluetooth—rapidly evolves. The discussion explores th...

This episode of  Amplified , a podcast by Hear Indiana, profiles board member Wesley Jones. Jones, originally from Indianapolis, holds an accounting degree from IU. His professional background includes working in public accounting in Washington DC, collegiate athletics at IU for nine years (where his passion lies), and currently overseeing the internal audit function for the City of Indianapolis....

https://haapindiana.org/ This podcast episode of Hear Indiana featuring an interview with Abbi DeFord, a Development Associate and Happi Administrator for the organization. The discussion focuses primarily on the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAPPI), a state-funded cost-participation program that helps families afford hearing devices for children aged three through high school. Deford...

This week on Amplified, a podcast by Hear Indiana, where host Britton Johnson interviews Kaleigh Calisto, a speech-language pathologist and listening and spoken language specialist. The discussion centers on Calisto’s work with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, including her professional background and her experience working with various age groups in both in-person and teletherapy settings....

The podcast episode of Amplified, hosted by Britton Johnson, features an insightful conversation with Hear Indiana CEO Ellyn McCall, detailing her personal and professional journey driven by the organization's mission to educate the audience on the services and support provided to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Indiana. McCall explains that her path to leadership was shaped by her son,...

This podcast episode, "Amplified," features a discussion between Britton Johnson , Ellyn McCall from Hear Indiana, and Lindy Powell from St. Joseph Hearing and Speech, focusing on supporting families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. They highlight the importance of early intervention and hearing technology, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, emphasizing that consistent use...

This podcast episode introduces Jenna Connor, a board member for Hear Indiana, who shares her personal connection to the deaf community through her family history. She discusses the mission of Hear Indiana to educate the public on the services and support available for individuals with hearing loss, highlighting the importance of offering choices to families.

This podcast episode from "Amplified" by Hear Indiana features an interview with Dana Feiner, an employee and a Teacher of the Deaf. The discussion centers on the critical role of Teachers of the Deaf in supporting children with hearing loss, particularly in educational settings, and the importance of early intervention and parent coaching. Feiner shares her personal journey into deaf ed...

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