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Understanding your child's audiogram is essential for gaining insights into their hearing health and making informed decisions about support and intervention.[1][2][10] What Is an Audiogram? An audiogram is a graph that represents the results of a child's hearing test. The chart shows the softest sounds your child can hear at different frequencies (pitches), with the x-axis indicating frequency in Hertz (Hz) and the y-axis displaying loudness in decibels (dB). Audiograms are used by audiologists to measure hearing thresholds and identify the degree and type of hearing loss, such as mild, moderate, severe, or profound loss.[2][4][5][6][7][10] Interpreting the Numbers and Symbols...

Childhood literacy is especially vital for children with hearing loss, as it forms the foundation for language, cognitive, and social development, and has a profound impact on long-term academic outcomes.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+1 Why Childhood Literacy Matters for Hearing Loss Early literacy skills are key to achieving reading proficiency and academic success for all children, but particularly for those with hearing loss. Consistent access to language in early years—whether through spoken or signed communication—builds vocabulary and cognitive skills that are directly linked to strong literacy development. For deaf or hard-of-hearing children, early and rich language exposure supports the brain's architecture for learning, improves...

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🚀 Zola’s World Inc.™ is Hiring a Robotics Engineer!

At Zola’s World Inc.™, we believe technology should empower every child to learn, communicate, and belong. Our flagship innovation — the Zola Doll™ — is an inclusive, AI-assisted educational companion that helps children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing learn American Sign Language (ASL) through interactive play and real-time engagement.

We’re looking for a Robotics Engineer who’s ready to make a difference — someone passionate about designing motion, responsiveness, and interactivity that can bring the Zola Doll™ to life.

This isn’t just another job — it’s a mission. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a groundbreaking effort to shape the future of accessible education and early language development.

If you’re ready to use your skills to build something meaningful, we want to meet you.

💡 To apply or learn more, contact us at: n.snead@zolas.world
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RVA Black Deaf Advocates (RVABDA) is an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting leadership, economic and educational opportunity, equality, and inclusion for Black Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and DeafPlus individuals in Virginia. Through education, advocacy, and statewide outreach, RVABDA empowers individuals and builds community, making their mission deeply aligned with Zola’s World Inc.’s commitment to equitable access and representation. Virginia Hands & Voices (VA H&V) is a non-profit, parent-driven group supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, regardless of communication method or technology. They focus on providing resources, networks, and unbiased information to help families...