TAA joins Facebook
 You can now become a member of the Texas Academy’s Facebook group - one more benefit of your TAA membership. This group is only available to current TAA members, allowing you to better discuss professional issues and get advice from fellow audiologists through one of the most popular social networking sites available.
If you do not already have a Facebook account, sign up by visiting Facebook and follow the instructions.
To join the Texas Academy of Audiology group, search for TAA by entering “Texas Academy of Audiology” in the Search field at the top of the page or follow this link follow this link.
To become a member, click the group's name, and then click "Join this Group" on the right side of the screen.
We look forward to having you join us on Facebook! If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Vickie Dionne receives Rogers Community Service Award
 9/21/2009. For TAA member Vickie Dionne, recipient of Lamar University’s 2009 Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award, volunteer work is an inherited trait. “My parents were always involved when I was growing up, so it was very natural for me to be active as well,” said Dionne, assistant professor of audiology at Lamar. More...
Ross Roeser cited for honors by AAA
 Former TAA President Ross Roeser, PhD, is one of the American Academy of Audiology's 2009 Academy Honors Recipients.
Audiology News from around the Web
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill
The Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill currently has 71 cosponsors in the House. It is still in the Ways and Means committee. For a better understanding of the tax credit bill, please see:
www.hearingloss.org
Use the sample letter on that page to write your Congressman/woman.
TAA Audiologists in the News
Lee Wilson, Ross Roeser and Paul Stephenson are quoted in the December 10 edition of the Dallas Morning News in the Jobs section in an article entitled "Sound Advice on Hearing."
"Turn It To The Left"
"Turn It to the Left" is an educational rap song written by Benjamin Jackson, who sang the song at the last AAA conference to a standing ovation. The song is in support of the AAA's campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of exposure to high sound pressure levels. To read about the campaign and hear the song or see a performance of it, please visit www.turnittotheleft.com.
Can You Hear Me Now? The Impacts of Hearing Loss
Though it's one of the most common workplace injuries, noise-induced hearing loss also is one of the most overlooked. Employees and employers who don't pay attention to the importance of hearing protection potentially could lose much more than just their hearing. More...
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Dallas Hearing Foundation holds unique holiday gala December 19
9/14/2009. DALLAS HEARING FOUNDATION OFFERS UNIQUE HOLIDAY PARTY ALTERNATIVE AT SOUNDS OF THE SEASON GALA
Dallas, Texas --- Charitable organizations across the country have been hearing the screeching halt of corporate charitable giving for many months now. The hospitality & hotel industry, accustomed to booking much of its holiday party business in the third and fourth quarters, are hearing crickets instead of silver bells with regards to their December bookings. More...
AAAF Matches Funding from the TAA to Promote Future Audiologists
Past TAA President Ross Roeser has been garnering favorable publicity for the TAA with his benevolence. Read all about it
In Memory of Alison Berry
10/1/09—The life of Unitron representative and TAA member Alison Berry was cut short at age 31 on Thursday, October 1, 2009, in an automobile accident.
Alison's obituary.
Alison's Hope for Hearing is now accepting donations.
Checks can be made to Alison's Hope for Hearing and mailed to:
Alison's Hope For Hearing
PO Box 787
Lockhart, TX 78644-0787
Joint Committee on Infant Hearing
The JCIH has released its 2007 Position Statement, a best-practices, evidence-based guideline on newborn hearing screening, audiologic and medical diagnosis and audiologic, medical and educational management (Early Intervention), for the infant with hearing loss or deafness.
TAA President Lauds
Dallas Morning News for
Increasing Awareness of Hearing Loss Risks
Dallas Morning News carried an article [click past the ad] 6/24/07 about UNT professor Kris Chesky's efforts to raise awareness among musicians of risk of hearing loss.
TAA President-Elect's letter to the editor in response to the article was published 6/29/07:
Kudos for hearing story
Re: "UNT: expert: Musicans not tuned in to injuries—Professor, himself a trumpter with hearing loss, pushes awareness, Sunday news story.
Thank you for publishing the front page article regarding Dr. Kris Chesky's laudable efforts to prevent health-related injuries in musicians, focusing primarily on hearing loss. Audiologists are keenly aware of the deleterious effects of high noise levels on hearing and the need for hearing conservation for all individuals, especially youngsters, who are exposing their ears to high noise levels. Noise-induced hearing loss is."
Dr. Ross J. Roeser, President Elect
Texas Academy of Audiology, Dallas
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