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DETAILS: Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet
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Hearing and Speech Month, we hope people will learn about communication
disorders, about what they can do in their daily lives to maintain healthy
communication, and about speech-language pathologists and audiologists who can
help.
Speech-language pathologists work in schools, private practice, hospitals,
clinics and other health education settings.
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inform people about speech, language and hearing disorders and new treatments
that are available.

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ear infections or family history of hearing loss, be screened as frequently as
needed to ensure they are hearing well.
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To join the conference call, dial 719. A replay and full transcript of
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problem, a head injury , a movement or muscle problem, or another disorder or
problem that interferes with speaking, understanding , hearing, or reading and
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BOSTON----Massachusetts Software
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WHAT: Mass Software Council 2005 Spring Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 - 11:30 a.
Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the
national association for audiologists and speech -language pathologists, has
recognized May as Better Hearing and Speech Month. Accidental injury or illness can cause them at any age. A voice
disorder can also cause pain or discomfort when speaking or singing.

Signs of a hearing loss typically include:

* frequently asking people to repeat themselves;

* often turning your ear toward a sound to hear it better;

* understanding people better when you wear your glasses or look directly
at their faces;

* losing your place in group conversations;

* keeping the volume on your radio or TV at a level that others say is too
loud; or

* having pain or ringing in your ears.

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ADVISORY/Mikhail Gorbachev to Keynote Mass Software Council Spring Meeting on April 12; Press Briefing to Be Held Immediately Following Speech

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, Speech, language, and hearing
disorders affect one in 6 Americans. For children, speech and language problems can limit academic
achievement , social adjustment, and career advancement. For free information or to locate an ASHA-certified speech -
language pathologist, consumers may call 800-638-8255 or visit
http://www.m. Pacific
time ) through May 16, 2005 (12:00 Midnight Eastern time) by dialing
719.healthnet.

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