Healthy Hearing
The Healthy Hearing program is a free hearing screening designed to ensure proper audiological care for Special Olympics athletes. Led by volunteer professionals, Healthy Hearing provides tests for ear wax and inner ear health.
Clinical Director: Kelly Pritchett
FACTSHEET
SCREENING PROCESS
During the screening, health care clinicians will provide the athletes with:
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Examination of ear canals for the presence of earwax
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Measurement of sounds in the inner ear to test for hearing impairment
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Middle ear screening
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Pure tone screening
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Noise protection universal earplugs or make custom fitted earplugs
After the screening, if the athlete does not pass the hearing test the clinicians will refer them to an audiologist for further examination. If an athlete has hearing aids they will also be checked to make sure they are in good working order.
