Early Hearing Detection Advances

ASHA has revised its state model bill to reflect Phase II of its Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) advocacy campaign, designed to help states reduce the number of infants lost to follow-up after hearing screening, expand early intervention services, and promote culturally sensitive family support programs. The conference, sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, and National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, brings together more than 500 key stakeholders to identify areas of concern, promote collaboration, and share best practices.