Raising awareness on Hearing Loss in the Industry and Community.
Advocating on behalf of those with hearing loss.
Helping employees preserve their hearing on and off the job.
Hearing Loss and the Workplace: Communication and Access
By now, 1 in 5 Americans over age 12 have hearing loss significant enough to interfere with communication. How will employers deal with this in the future?
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For Employees in Industry and Construction
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Induction Looping: Get into the Hearing Loop
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Monique Hammond will work with your organization to educate employers and employees alike on the effects of hearing loss on communication at work. Hearing loss as a communication issue is often overlooked, but 1 in 5 of us suffers from it today. You can take a lead in supporting hearing-challenged employees at your organization.
Categories: Public Education on Ear and / Hearing Safety, Hearing Loss Prevention, Advocacy
Some topics: How we hear, rising social/recreational noise levels, industrial noise, hearing loss consequences and prevention
Categories: Information, Public Education, Prevention, Advocacy
Some topics: Statistics, rising noise pollution, at-risk populations, lack of targeted public education efforts
Categories: Public education on ear/hearing help; technology; devices, access
Some topics: Hearing loss and assistive listening devices; what is a loop; who can benefit and how?
Categories: Information, Awareness, Support
Some topics: What is tinnitus? Emotional burden, management strategies and research
Categories: Medical Information, Public Education, Prevention
Some topics: What is ototoxicity? Examples of known and suspected substances, complicating issues, strategies for staying safe
What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss is Monique Hammond’s compelling personal story about her experience with sudden hearing loss and balance issues that quickly upended her life. When discussions with medical professionals left her with more questions than answers, she researched her own case and wrote the book she wishes she had had as she tried to make sense of her “ear event.”
What Did You Say? provides a wealth of information as the author’s story winds through the text. The book is an introduction to hearing loss, balance issues, ear disorders and technology. It provides basic yet needed information to a broad audience—people who deal with ear-related problems of their own, those who want to understand the challenges that loved ones with hearing issues face, and those who are simply curious.
“A terrific academic job putting together the problem of hearing loss as it can affect lives in a very serious and personal manner.”
- Michael M. Paparella, M.D., President of the Paparella Ear, Head & Neck Institute, Professor & Chairman Emeritus – Department of Otolaryngology University of Minnesota – Founder of the International Hearing Foundation (IHF)
“Sharing your experiences and expertise with others is such a gift… turning adversity into an amazing life and learning experience.”
- S.S., Communications Consultant
“The book is very interesting and powerful in how it conveys the disability associated with losing a sense we usually take for granted…”
- G.K., MD
A Sudden Hearing Loss upended her life in a matter of four hours. Monique had to quit her job as a pharmacist. She then learned how precious the gift of good hearing really is.
In her book “What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss,” Monique shares her story. Most importantly, she passes forward to the readers what she learned the hard way about ears and hearing.
Monique Hammond graduated with high distinction from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy. She has worked in health care in Europe, the United States and Australia. She was appointed by the governor to the Commission for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH). She served two terms and was vice-chair.
Monique is currently Executive Director and Senior Consultant at Ralph D. Thomas and Associates, Inc. She is a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and has been elected twice president of the local chapter.
During her tenure with the Commission for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH), Monique Hammond staunchly represented the interests of people with hearing loss. Unaware that she had even been considered, she was honored with the Commission’s Citizen Advocate Award at the Capitol in Saint Paul by popular vote of her peers.
Hearing Loss is a growing issue. This blog supports the discussion about hearing loss.
How it happens. How it can be avoided. What are your options.
Don’t miss out on news and information that can benefit you.
Damage to the inner ear and hearing loss can be prevented. Contact Monique today.
She can help you find the best options in prevention, education, and coping.