News & Updateshttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/atomTelligent Community (Build: 13.0.0.29831)2024-04-30T10:56:00ZFunding Opportunity: Projects that Improve Hearing Device Wear Time in Infants and Young Childrenhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/funding-opportunity-for-projects-that-improve-hearing-device-wear-time-in-infants-and-young-children2026-03-31T15:19:42Z2026-03-31T15:19:42ZThe Oberkotter Foundation is requesting proposals for projects that promote the use of hearing devices during all waking hours in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/funding-opportunity-for-projects-that-improve-hearing-device-wear-time-in-infants-and-young-children">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=34&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminA Legacy of Hope, A Future of Possibilities: Reflecting on the Oberkotter Foundation’s 40 yearshttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/reflecting-on-40-years-of-impact2026-03-06T14:00:00Z2026-03-06T14:00:00ZThe Oberkotter Foundation reflects on 40 years of impact and the milestones that have expanded listening and spoken language access for thousands of children who are deaf of hard of hearing.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/reflecting-on-40-years-of-impact">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=32&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminThe Oberkotter Foundation Welcomes Sarah Sommer to the Board of Trusteeshttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/the-oberkotter-foundation-welcomes-sarah-sommer2026-03-03T22:08:21Z2026-03-03T22:08:21ZSarah Sommer, a leader in digital marketing and engagement, brings over two decades of experience to the Oberkotter Foundation building online strategies to improve access to care and services for individuals with hearing loss. (<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/the-oberkotter-foundation-welcomes-sarah-sommer">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=33&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminInaugural Showcase from the Oberkotter Foundation to Feature Literacy Efforts in Georgiahttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/inaugural-showcase-to-feature-literacy-efforts2025-10-07T13:00:00Z2025-10-07T13:00:00ZThe Oberkotter Foundation Showcase Series shares impactful work reducing barriers, improving access to care and resources, and helping children with hearing loss reach age-appropriate listening, talking, and reading milestones.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/inaugural-showcase-to-feature-literacy-efforts">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=29&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminFunding Opportunity for Family Navigation Programs to Improve Hearing Healthcare Accesshttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/new-funding-opportunity-for-family-navigation-programs2025-10-01T13:00:00Z2025-10-01T13:00:00ZThe Foundation is requesting proposals from organizations seeking to expand or establish navigator programs to achieve positive outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/new-funding-opportunity-for-family-navigation-programs">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=28&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminOberkotter Foundation Marks 40 Years of LSL Outcomes for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearinghttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-marks-40-years-of-supporting-listening-and-spoken-language2025-10-01T12:45:00Z2025-10-01T12:45:00ZWith a legacy of leading innovation and breaking down barriers, the Foundation looks to a future where every child with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk, read, and thrive. (<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-marks-40-years-of-supporting-listening-and-spoken-language">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=30&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminEvery First Matters: How First LSL Lessons Empowers Families from the Starthttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/first-lsl-lessons2025-06-16T17:00:00Z2025-06-16T17:00:00ZFirst LSL Lessons offers practical resources for parents of children with hearing loss to build listening and talking skills through everyday routines.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/first-lsl-lessons">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=23&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminPutting the Research into Practice with a New Familiar Sounds Audiogramhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/putting-the-research-into-practice-with-a-new-familiar-sounds-audiogram2025-06-10T14:00:00Z2025-06-10T14:00:00ZBy helping parents better understand their child’s hearing, the new Familiar Sounds Audiogram empowers them to make more informed decisions about their child’s care—decisions that can have a lasting impact on developmental outcomes.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/putting-the-research-into-practice-with-a-new-familiar-sounds-audiogram">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=22&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminThe Starts Hear Campaign Begins Its Fifth Year of Raising Awareness of the Newborn Hearing Screeninghttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/starts-hear-awareness-campaign-four-years-of-success2025-04-08T13:30:00Z2025-04-08T13:30:00ZHearing First, an initiative of the Oberkotter Foundation, shares results from Year Four of the campaign dedicated to educating expectant moms about newborn hearing and next steps after failed screening.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/starts-hear-awareness-campaign-four-years-of-success">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=21&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminAAA Presents the Marion Downs Award for Excellence in Pediatric Audiology to Dr. Jace Wolfehttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/jace-wolfe-marion-downs-award2025-03-27T17:00:00Z2025-03-27T17:00:00ZDr. Wolfe is recognized with the prestigious award for his exceptional contributions to pediatric audiology and the impact his work has made on the profession.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/jace-wolfe-marion-downs-award">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=20&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminOberkotter Foundation Announces the Scientific Council for Childhood Hearinghttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-announces-the-scientific-council-for-childhood-hearing2025-03-03T13:00:00Z2025-03-03T13:00:00ZCouncil will bring together global experts to deepen understandings about childhood hearing loss.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2025 — The <a href="/">Oberkotter Foundation</a> today announced the formation of its Scientific Council for Childhood Hearing, a new initi...(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-announces-the-scientific-council-for-childhood-hearing">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=16&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminThe Oberkotter Foundation Welcomes Dr. Cedric Von Pritchett, M.D., MPH, to the Board of Trusteeshttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/the-oberkotter-foundation-welcomes-dr-cedric-von-pritchett2024-12-10T14:30:00Z2024-12-10T14:30:00ZDr. Pritchett, a pediatric otolaryngologist and clinical investigator, brings to the Oberkotter Foundation a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience working with families of children with hearing loss.
PHILADELPHIA, December 10, 202...(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/the-oberkotter-foundation-welcomes-dr-cedric-von-pritchett">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=14&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminOberkotter Foundation Announces Strategic Planhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-announces-strategic-plan2024-06-06T13:00:00Z2024-06-06T13:00:00ZToday, the Oberkotter Foundation publicly released its strategic plan to address the barriers to care and create equitable access to quality pediatric audiology and Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services for children who are deaf or hard of hea...(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/oberkotter-foundation-announces-strategic-plan">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=2&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminCelebrating the Life and Legacy of Mildred L. Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/mildred-oberkotter2024-05-10T20:14:00Z2024-05-10T20:14:00ZThe Oberkotter Foundation announced the passing of Mildred “Mildie” Oberkotter, visionary leader of the Foundation, and celebrates her life and legacy.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/mildred-oberkotter">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=9&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/adminStarts Hear Campaign Continues to Be Effective in Raising Awareness of The Importance of Newborn Hearing Screeninghttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/starts-hear-campaign-continues-to-be-effective-in-raising-awareness-of-the-importance-of-newborn-hearing-screening2024-04-30T15:56:00Z2024-04-30T15:56:00Z The Oberkotter Foundation’s initiative Hearing First released results from the third year of Starts Hear, its public awareness campaign to inform expectant parents about the newborn hearing screening.(<a href="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/b/news-updates/posts/starts-hear-campaign-continues-to-be-effective-in-raising-awareness-of-the-importance-of-newborn-hearing-screening">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/aggbug?PostID=10&AppID=1&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Oberkotterhttps://www.oberkotterfoundation.org/members/admin