ROADMAP TO A LOOPED COMMUNITY

STERKENS, JULIETTE

Juliette P.M. Sterkens, AuD, is a HLAA member and hearing loop advocate. Thanks to a grant from the Carol and David Myers Family Foundation, the writer of this article is currently on a sabbatical from her audiology practice to advocate for the installation of hearing loops on behalf of all people with hearing loss. She welcomes invitations to speak at state conferences and AuD programs. Her involvement has led to over 300 hearing loop installations in Wisconsin and many more beyond the state borders. Dr. Sterkens can be reached at[email protected].

Audiology Today 26(3):p 26-31, May-June 2014.

If all audiologists would foster one or two loop installations, we could make this technology universally known as the wheelchair ramps for hearing aid users. By being an advocate for your clients, you will be known in your community, not only as an expert provider of hearing care but also as one who promotes and advocates for better living.