May 3, 2005

May 3, 2005

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services changed eligibility criteria for cochlear implants under Medicare to be consistent with those set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. *Audiology*

IDEA '04 Proposed Rules Expected in May, Public Meetings Announced

The U.S. Department of Education may release regulations for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in May and has announced a series of nationwide meetings to gather comments.

NIDCD Director Battey Resigns

Battey became the first institute director to announce plans to step down in the wake of conflict-of-interest rules. *Audiology*

Research Club Inspires Future Investigators

The Undergraduate Research Club at Ohio University is introducing undergraduates to research and inspiring career choices.

Beyond Hearing Tests

Workshop presentations from Rebecca Kooper and Jay R. Lucker. *Audiology*

Audiologists in Schools

Audiologists in schools work with a team of professionals to help students with hearing loss to maximize their educational potential. *Audiology*

Finding the Right Fit

Audiologists often have little coursework or experience with counseling, which can take many approaches beyond merely providing information. *Audiology*

Board Recognition Adds Value to Career

Applications are now being accepted for specialists in swallowing and swallowing disorders.

A Client's View

Board-recognized specialists bring comfort and confidence to consumers seeking services.

What a Difference a Year Makes

At the meeting of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology participants took part in "The Great Debate" over whether AuD programs should be three or four years long. *Audiology*

Difference or Deficit in Speakers of African American English?

Clinicians should be familiar with the contrastive and non-contrastive features of African American English in order to distinguish between a difference or deficit.

Measuring and Monitoring Progress with Cochlear Implants

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists collaborate to monitor progress of children and adults with cochlear implants. *Audiology*

Where We Work: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board

We go to Indian communities in the Albuquerque area and we are whatever kind of audiologists is needed, whether diagnostic, rehabilitative, or industrial. *Audiology*

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