Annual global symposiums on childhood hearing loss and interventions
Official title: AG Bell Virtual Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposia and Fall Forums 2025-2029
Funded at Ag Bell Assn for Deaf & Hard of Hearing · NIH-11167024 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The AG Bell Symposiums from 2025 to 2029 will share helpful information and research about childhood hearing loss, aimed at families, doctors, and anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing, so they can learn new ways to improve listening, speaking, and overall well-being for kids with hearing challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ag Bell Assn for Deaf & Hard of Hearing NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $50,416 |
| NIH project number | 1R13DC022792-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167024 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-21 who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as their families and caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hearing loss or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposiums from 2025 to 2029 will feature keynote presentations that share impactful research on childhood hearing loss and its interventions. These events aim to educate clinicians, researchers, families, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing about the latest findings and practical applications to improve auditory function, speech and language skills, and overall well-being. Additionally, a new annual Fall Forum will be introduced to further engage the community and disseminate evidence-based practices. Participants can expect to gain insights into effective strategies for enhancing communication and cognitive development in children with hearing challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve outcomes for children with hearing loss by providing access to the latest evidence-based interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous symposiums and forums have successfully disseminated research findings and improved practices in the field of childhood hearing loss.
Where this research is happening
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Ag Bell Assn for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guignard, Gayla — Ag Bell Assn for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Study coordinator: Guignard, Gayla
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.