Thursday, July 25, 2013

Hearing Health for Kids

3M Corp., National Hearing Conservation Association and the Dangerous Decibels will host three free events Oct. 15-18 in St. Paul, MN, to teach kids and educators about the hazards of noise. You can find the conference program here, and the call for posters application here. Posters are due Aug. 16, 2013.

What's on tap for the 3 days?

Innovations in Noise-induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Prevention in Kids
Oct. 15-16, 3M Innovation Center, St. Paul, MN
Participants will learn the latest information on noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus in children, and state-of-the-art interventions and preventive measures.

How Loud Is Your Music? A Jolene Family Reunion & a U-Build Jolene Workshop
Oct. 16 (evening), Tartan Park, St. Paul, MN
According to 3M, Jolene is a mannequin with a sound level meter attached to her ear who shows how loud “kids” are listening to their MP3 players. Twenty participants will also get to build their own Jolene.

Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop
Oct. 17-18, 3M Innovation Center, St. Paul, MN

Educators will get the resources to present a 50-minute program designed to change young people's knowledge, attitudes and intended behaviors regarding hearing health. Complete educator kit contains graphics, simulations, supplies, a sound level meter and a script. According to 3M, the workshop will be led by experts from Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University and University of Northern Colorado.