Wednesday, May 12, 2021

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

May 12, 2021

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

NIDCD research builds connections for better hearing and speech

A man's face as he is speaking, with conceptual letters floating out of his mouth into the air. Text reads: Building Connections.

Each May, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders joins the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in observing Better Hearing and Speech Month to raise awareness about hearing and speech disorders. This year's theme, "Building Connections," couldn't be more relevant, as pandemic-related restrictions have been limiting our social interactions over the past year, highlighting ways in which maintaining communication—and connections—are central to our well-being. In addition, scientific breakthroughs in hearing and speech—many of which were funded by the NIDCD—connect research in the lab to interventions that help people connect with each other through communication.

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