A deaf-owned counseling and rehab-focused audiology telepractice: MA, MD, VA, and DC. Opinions my own, not medical advice, unrelated to outside organizations.
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Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Myth: Deaf people can't be audiologists
Fact: They certainly can!
Meet the deaf clinical audiologist Dr. Sparks who operates a telepractice called @AudOTB that focuses on audiology counseling, aural (re)habilitation, & consumer education.
ALT Dr. Sparks is a young woman sitting down at a desk wearing black glasses smiling at the camera with noticeable cochlear implants on one side of her head. she is wearing a red sweater and a flower shirt. She is using an audiometer at work
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
L.A. Unified School District is poised to vote on a controversial proposal that may reshape education for thousands of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
latimes.com/california/story…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
For parents raising kids with disabilities, Twitter is a great place to learn how to care without being ableist.
Everyday, disability rights leaders share wisdom that challenges my thinking and my actions.
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Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
What’s sweet, wears frosting, and slings out the baddest ASL holiday rhymes? Check out the song Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Sugar put together just for you! Enjoy! The Motion Light Lab team wishes you a festive holiday season and a joyful new year! @GallaudetU
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Do you use picture-naming tasks in your work? Do you lie awake at night wondering what factors influence picture naming in sign language? I did. For months. My gratitude goes to all colleagues who helped me develop the ASL Picture Naming norms! @kemmorey1 bit.ly/3279dAj
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Myth: Deaf people can't be audiologists
Fact: They certainly can!
Meet the deaf clinical audiologist Dr. Sparks who operates a telepractice called Audiology Outside the Box that focuses on audiology counseling, aural (re)habilitation, and consumer education.
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
This article highlights on the many benefits of auto captions for remote meetings, such as zoom. As we shift to in person, let's not drop accessibility. Auto captioning benefits everyone whether content is delivered remote or in person.
insidehighered.com/advice/20…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Dr. Sparks is a deaf, lesbian clinical audiologist who operates a telepractice called @AudOTB that focuses on audiology counseling, aural (re)habilitation, and consumer education. #pridespotlight #PrideMonth2021 #RepresentationMatters
ALT White background with blue text. The top reads PRIDE SPOTLIGHT in between rainbows. There is a picture of a woman smiling with glasses on and a cochlear implant showing. The text next to the photo reads "SARAH SPARKS, AUD, CCC-A, CH-TIM. "I've felt invisible in medical appointments myself, so I strive to help my clients feel seen, heard, and known. If I am your audiologists, ALL of who you are matters to me." AMPHL's logo in blue and green is underneath the photo
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If you’ve ever forwarded an article about “super cool sign language gloves” check out CREST-FEST so you can get the real deal on sign language tech (spoiler - it’s not the gloves). Crest-network.com/fest
Happy #crestfest to all! We're celebrating the intersection between sign language + technology, and we're starting off by releasing keynote presentations on the amazing work in this area.
Check out crest-network.com/fest to view the keynotes and register for live events!
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
SHARE this Patient Handout: Self-Advocacy Skills for #Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students ow.ly/jxEC50F6R8j #communication #HOH #inclusion via @AudOTB
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Best part of my day? The look on my little patient's face when I told them that their doctor has a disability just like theirs.
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Deaf News: Zoom to offer free automatic captions to all users by autumn 2021 limpingchicken.com/2021/02/2…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Watch the inauguration with American Sign Language (ASL),
- Live closed captioning
-streamtext captions available
- Using Certified Deaf Interpreters
-Audio description
Find the links to accessible inauguration programming below. #InaugurationDay
bideninaugural.org/accessibi…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
First time teaching a #DeafStudent? We got you. Remember, deaf people are not all the same, so be ready to have a conversation about how to best accommodate your student. Learn more: nationaldeafcenter.org/covid…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
Did you know? "Babies use imitation as a crucial tool for learning new behaviors. They will watch you & their other caregivers, and learn from what you do." - @ELCHillsborough
ALT A teacher wears the ClearMask transparent face mask and reads a book to her class of young children. Did you know? "Babies use imitation as a crucial tool for learning new behaviors. They will watch you & their other caregivers, and learn from what you do."
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
#DeafStudents: Know your rights, have a plan, and understand the process. Here are some tips for advocating for your needs with your DS office: youtu.be/6Ck81BFgra0
#Accessibility #DeafEd
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#DeafEd teachers: Do you have a #DeafStudent who may be lost in your online classroom? Here are some tips to help accommodate deaf students and ensure their success in your class! Read now: nationaldeafcenter.org/Onlin…
Audiology Outside the Box PLLC retweeted
No matter how we communicate, most of us find certain situations more challenging than others. With this communication journal, you can record your most challenging situations and brainstorm new strategies. Available for download free of charge!
audiologyoutsidethebox.com/p…