Academy Research Conference – ARC 13

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Room 303A-D

The Moral of Binaural: Why and How Hearing Should Be Restored to Both Ears

April 3, 2013 (full day conference)
Anaheim, CA

Binaural hearing is essential for processing speech in complex, “real life” auditory environments, but can be significantly compromised by hearing loss and technological limits of current auditory prostheses. Join us for this one-day conference on the latest findings about how the brain responds to binaural information and the ongoing work to translate that knowledge into improved use of intelligent hearing devices.

The impressive lineup of presenters and general topics include:

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, PhD	Foundations of Binaural Hearing
Laura Holden, AuD	Deficits Associated with Unilateral Deafness and Cochlear Implantation
Ruth Litovsky, PhD	Reestablishing Binaural Hearing in Adults with Progressive Hearing Loss
Karyn Galvin, PhD	Bilateral Cochlear Implantation for Children and Young Adults
Industry-Led Forum	Emerging Technologies to Optimize Binaural Hearing

For a more comprehensive agenda, click here.

ARC13 Poster & Podium Presentations – Scholarships/Travel Awards Available (deadline December 3, 2012)

The ARC Poster Presentation Format provides the opportunity to discuss original research on binaural hearing during the poster session times available at ARC. The NIH/NIDCD conference grant for ARC supports competitive travel scholarships for doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows only. Selected poster presenters will receive free ARC registration, 2 nights hotel and travel totaling $450.

The ARC Podium Presentation Format provides the opportunity to present original research on binaural hearing in a 15 minute oral presentation during ARC. Accepted podium presentations (4 total) will receive a $500 travel award and free ARC registration. You will have the opportunity to indicate if you would like your ARC podium presentation to be considered for an ARC poster should your ARC podium submission not be selected for presentation.

.65 Academy CEUs and ABA Tier 1 hours will be offered.

ARC Registration Rates (includes morning beverages, lunch, and a wine and cheese reception):

Member	$95
Student	$45
Nonmember	$155

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to attend ARC13.

This conference is supported in part by a conference grant (R13 DC011728) from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

Questions? Contact Meggan Olek